Zverev leaves interview when asked about his domestic violence accusation

Pedro de Pablos | 8 Jun 2026 | 20.46

Zverev leaves an interview when asked about his domestic violence accusation. Source: Getty Images.

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Alexander Zverev is the man of the moment in the tennis world after winning his first Grand Slam at Roland Garros 2026. However, he has also been in the headlines in recent hours for a much more unpleasant news, as he abruptly left an interview with L'Equipe when asked about his domestic violence allegations.

The prestigious French outlet had already decided not to feature Zverev on the front page of the newspaper, something that hadn't happened in 20 years, and now the reason has come to light. The interview was progressing normally until L'Equipe decided to inquire about this controversial case of domestic violence whose allegations were made in 2023, and was settled in 2024 when both parties reached a financial agreement. In other words, 'Sascha' wasn't deemed guilty nor innocent, further fueling the debate.

L'Equipe excludes Zverev from the front page due to his domestic violence accusations

In its report, L'Equipe states that they asked him about everything. His incredible journey as a diabetic, his illustrious career, the effort he had to put forth to become a Grand Slam champion... and also about the infamous case, which triggered Zverev's outburst. "Firstly, this isn't that kind of interview. Secondly, do you know the accusations have been proven false? This is the second time you've asked me about this. I've done all I could, and my innocence has been proven," he asserted before abruptly ending the interview. "I think we should stop, it's better this way."

Even Zverev's agent had to step in to halt the interviewer, emphasizing that she was delving too much into this issue, leading to tension escalating until everything blew up. Every time this topic resurfaces, the German player cuts it short, and this time was no different. Now, it's clear why L?Equipe chose not to feature his Roland Garros triumph on their front page, as it's a decision that goes beyond sports.

Zverev discusses the emotions of his family and friends after winning Roland Garros

Prior to this incident, the interview was proceeding smoothly, and 'Sascha' even shared several headlines, like not realizing he had won Roland Garros until he saw his box celebrating, and his father and brother moved. "Mentally, I was ready to keep playing. It's been a long road. There are many emotions, lots of memories, good and bad. In these situations, everything comes flooding back. Perhaps the same happened to them too."

He also talked about his friend Marcelo Melo, getting emotional in the box and with whom he plays some doubles tournaments. "I've always said he's one of the most important people to me. Probably the closest person to me. He's always there, in the same tournaments as me, as long as I keep playing, of course, and it's great to have him by my side in moments like this." His tears upon Zverev's victory spoke volumes.

Zverev reveals the crisis he went through in 2025

The German player also disclosed the tough time he faced last year, stating, "I had a really tough 2025. Emotionally, I was devastated, completely shattered, and didn't know what to do anymore. But at the end of last season, I changed my mindset. I had a plan: what to do, what to focus on, what to improve to achieve my dreams and goals. I think it's working (smiling)."

Furthermore, winning Roland Garros 2026 has set a great example for the world, as when he was diagnosed with diabetes, he never thought he could reach this far. "If they're in the same situation I was in 25 years ago, if a father or mother can think: 'Look at what they've achieved, why can't my son or daughter achieve something too?' That's what I want to focus on. It's very important to know that, despite this condition, you can achieve anything you set your mind to in the world. This condition shouldn't be a limitation at all. If I can show that to parents, if I can show it to children, I'll be very happy."

Beyond these statements, the interview has evidently been overshadowed by what happened at the end, a situation that will spark discussions in the tennis world and reignite focus on a situation that seemed forgotten until now. This comes at a sweet moment for Zverev, perhaps the sweetest of his career after the Olympic gold medal, yet it now bears a bitter touch due to this event.

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