Australian Open Woes Alexander Zverev “GUILTY”Ban for two years over domestic violence allegations
Another fan took a dig at Zverev’s domestic abuse allegations, saying that the German would throw backhands and forehands at home to celebrate.
“He’ll throw more backhands and forehands at home to celebrate,” the fan’s tweet read.
Imagine a man winning a Grand Slam who is accused of abuse & will stand trial” – Fans react to Alexander Zverev reaching Australian Open 2024 SF
Another fan said that the ATP was to blame for allowing the German to play despite his controversy.
“Actually, the blame should be placed on @atptour for allowing the rat to even play, that’s where all this blame should go. He shouldn’t be playing,” the fan’s tweet readAlexander Zverev booked his place in the Australian Open semifinals by defeating second seed Carlos Alcaraz 6-1, 6-3, 6-7(2), 6-4 on Wednesday, January 24.Zverev got off to a flyer and won the first two sets 6-1, 6-3.
He looked set for a straight-set win after taking a 5-2 lead in the third. However, Alcaraz bounced back and won the set via a tiebreak.The fourth set was tightly contested but Zverev made the decisive break of serve before holding to get the win. The German, who is currently pending trial for domestic abuse allegations, now has a 5-3 lead over Alcaraz in the head-to-head record.
Several fans weren’t pleased with Zverev reaching the semifinals in Melbourne, with one pointing out his allegations and pending trial.