Things got very awkward on US Open broadcast over Alexander Zverev abuse accusations

Alexander Zverev’s past legal woes were a topic of conversation on the world feed broadcast of his four-set win against Ben Shelton to win the U.S.Open title Sunday.The German pro faced domestic abuse allegations from two former girlfriends, both of which he has denied.

His current girlfriend, Sophia Thomalla, whom he’s dated since 2020, is not part of the allegations.“Two different women, one whom is the mother of Zverev’s daughter, accused Zverev of domestic violence, an accusation he’s vigorously denied,” Mary Carillo said.“‘My innocence has been proven,’ he has said.That’s not true.

‘I was exonerated,’ he said.That’s not true.

And all of this came up again, of course, when he won this year’s French Open.”Carillo, the former pro player and sportscaster, also mentioned that Zverev “got booed when he took the court” at Arthur Ashe Stadium for the final in New York.“That doesn’t usually happen in a major final either,” she said.“This guy continues to wear a black hat to many in the game.”An investigation into one accuser’s claims found insufficient evidence to substantiate them, while a separate German criminal case involving his other ex ended in a settlement without finding him of guilt.The top-seeded Zverev beat No.

8 Shelton 6-3, 7-6 (2), 5-7, 6-2 to win his second major championship after previously triumphing at Roland Garros in June.Zverev celebrated his U.S.Open victory in New York City.He dined with friends, family, as well as his team members at Tao Downtown Restaurant before partying the night away at Tao Nightclub inside the same Chelsea venue Sunday night, according to Page Six.Zverev came short of claiming the U.S.

Open trophy after blowing a two-set lead to Dominic Thiem in the 2020 final....