Alexander Zverev addresses domestic abuse allegations, plans legal action

Alexander Zverev was accused by former girlfriend Olya Sharipova of domestic violence last October with the German denying the charges. Fast forward to know new details about the accusations that arose a few days ago after noted tennis reporter Ben Rothenberg published a piece in the Slate.

In his statement Zverev said:

"I have engaged my German and American lawyers in the matter. They have already obtained a preliminary injunction against the source and the author who published the false allegations. The court followed our arguments and states, the accusations aroused are defamatory and false. The lawyers have therefore initiated further proceedings against the source and the author."

Zveref further said:

"I categorically and unequivocally deny having abused Olya. I also fully support the creation of an ATP domestic violence policy," tweeted Zverev, who closed by saying,"I will not address this matter any further."

It's an interesting develpemtn days before the US Open where Zverev is considered one of the players capable of beating Novak Djokovic.