The ATP is not going to take any motion towards former world quantity two Alexander Zverev following allegations of home abuse towards the German, the lads’s tennis governing physique mentioned on Tuesday.
In October 2021, the ATP had launched an investigation into allegations levelled by his ex-girlfriend Olga Sharypova, who mentioned in {a magazine} interview that Zverev was emotionally and bodily abusive to her throughout their relationship.
Zverev has persistently denied all of the allegations.
The ATP mentioned the investigation’s major focus was associated to alleged abuses happening on the Masters occasion in Shanghai in 2019 however its scope additionally included alleged misconduct in Monaco, New York and Geneva primarily based on experiences.
“A serious impartial investigation into Alexander Zverev has discovered inadequate proof to substantiate printed allegations of abuse. Consequently, no disciplinary motion can be taken by ATP,” it mentioned in an announcement.
“The investigation was carried out by The Lake Forest Group (LFG), a third-party investigator.
“LFG carried out in depth interviews with each Sharypova and Zverev, and 24 different people together with household and associates, tennis gamers, and different events concerned with the ATP Tour.”
After the 15-month investigation, which concerned going via materials on Zverev’s digital units, the ATP mentioned they have been unable to substantiate allegations of abuse or decide that any participant offences occurred.
“This dedication might nonetheless be re-evaluated ought to new proof come to mild, or ought to any authorized proceedings reveal violations of ATP guidelines,” it added.
“Zverev has persistently denied all allegations and supported ATP’s investigation.”