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Oliver Caffrey

German sixth seed Zverev swats away questions on trial

Alexander Zverev has dismissed reports he should stand down from the ATP Council over a court case. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

Australian Open contender Alexander Zverev has blasted reporting surrounding his upcoming court case in Germany, claiming journalists are motivated by "clicks" rather than the truth.

German news outlets have reported Zverev will stand trial in May, during the French Open, after he was ordered to pay fines of €450,000 ($A750,000) over an alleged assault of a former partner.

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