German tennis star Alexander Zverev has reached a settlement in his assault case with his former partner, with no admission of guilt. The Berlin Tiergarten District Court announced the agreement on Friday, bringing an end to a legal battle that began in May 2020.
Zverev was accused of physically abusing and causing harm to his then partner during an argument in Berlin. The allegations included briefly strangling the woman in a stairwell, resulting in shortness of breath and considerable pain. Despite denying the accusations and appealing the penalty order, Zverev has agreed to pay a fine of €200,000 as part of the settlement.
The trial, which was scheduled to last several days, ended after just three days when both parties agreed to discontinue the proceedings. Zverev’s lawyers emphasized that the settlement was made in the best interest of their child and does not constitute an admission of guilt.
As Zverev prepares to face Casper Ruud in the French Open semifinal, the tennis star maintains his innocence and the legal presumption of innocence remains intact. The outcome of the case has not affected his participation in the tournament, where he and Ruud are both vying for their first grand slam title.
The resolution of Zverev’s assault case marks a significant development in the ongoing legal saga, with both parties opting to settle the matter outside of court. The details of the settlement and the impact on Zverev’s career moving forward remain to be seen.