Author: Richard Pagliaro @Nowtennis | Sunday, January 26, 2025
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Personal honors at Australian Open Alexander Zverev After the end.
As Zverev stood in front of a microphone preparing to address fans at the awards ceremony, a female fan at Rod Laver Arena shouted out the name of Zverev’s ex-girlfriends who have accused him of abuse.
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No. 1 in the world Jannik Sinner He swept Zverev 6-3, 7-6, 6-3, successfully defended his Australian Open title, and extended his winning streak to 21 games.
Shortly after the match, a woman in the crowd shouted the name of Zverev’s ex-girlfriend, adding “Australia thinks [them]!
As Zverev was preparing to speak at the awards ceremony, a woman shouted repeatedly:“Australia believes in Olia and Brenda! Australia believes in Olia and Brenda!
broke the silence.#AustraliaOpen
— Ben Rothenberg (@BenRothenberg) January 26, 2025
“Wow,” Zverev said simply as he waited for the disruptor to stop.
The world number two runner-up then made a generous speech congratulating Sinner and praising Sinner as a worthy winner.
Asked about the outburst at the post-match press conference, Zverev said: “I think she was the only person in the stadium who believed anything at that moment.”
“I believe there will be no more accusations,” Zverev told media in Melbourne. Not for nine months. Good for her.
“I think she was the only person in the stadium who believed anything at that moment. If that’s the case, good for her.
“I think I’ve done everything I can and I’m not going to talk about it anymore.”
