Not with Zverev the subject of recent allegations of domestic violence, which have cast a shadow over his participation at this week’s ATP Finals in London. Zverev denies accusations from a former girlfriend, Olga Sharypova, that he subjected her to violence around autumn last year while they were in a relationship. For all the debate and trial-by-Twitter, the issue of the player versus his former girlfriend appears to be heading for a stalemate. Unlike many sports, tennis players are not employees as such, and the ATP Tour is only an alliance between a members’ organisation and the tournaments, not including the all-important Grand Slams. It has retained its meaning and significance, despite so many events having to be stitched together across so many jurisdictions.

Source: Daily Mail November 14, 2020 22:30 UTC