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8 Jun 2026 | 20.46
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 made headlines in the past few hours for a much more unpleasant news, as he left an interview with L'Equipe when asked about his domestic violence allegations.
The prestigious French outlet had already decided not to include Zverev on its newspaper cover, something that had not happened in 20 years, and now the reason has been revealed. The interview was progressing normally until L'Equipe decided to inquire about this controversial domestic violence case whose allegation was made in 2023 and was settled in 2024 when both parties reached an economic agreement. In other words, 'Sascha' was neither found guilty nor innocent, fueling further debate.
L'Equipe doesn't feature Zverev on the cover due to his domestic violence allegations
In L'Equipe's own coverage, the outlet states that they asked him about everything. About his incredible story 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. "First of all, this is not that kind of interview. Second, do you know that the allegations have been proven false? This is the second time you ask me about this. I did everything I could and my innocence has been proven," he stated, abruptly ending the interview. "I think we should stop, it's better this way."
Even Alexander Zverev's agent had to step in to halt the journalist, emphasizing that she was probing too much on this matter, leading tensions to rise until everything blew up. Whenever this topic resurfaces, the German tennis player cuts it off swiftly, and this instance was no different. Now, it is clear why L'Equipe opted not to highlight his Roland Garros victory on their cover, as it is a decision that transcends beyond sports.
Zverev talks about the emotion of his family and friends after winning Roland Garros
Prior to this moment, the interview was proceeding smoothly, and 'Sascha' even delivered 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, many memories, good and bad. In these situations, everything comes back to mind. Perhaps they went through the same."
He also mentioned his friend Marcelo Melo, moved in the box and with whom he competes in some doubles tournaments. "I've always said he is one of the most significant people for me. He is probably the closest person to me. He is 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 seeing Zverev win spoke volumes.
Zverev reveals the crisis he went through in 2025
The German tennis player also disclosed the tough time he had last year, stating, "I had a really bad 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)."
In addition, winning Roland Garros 2026 has set a very good example for the world, as when he was diagnosed with diabetes, he never thought he could come this far. "If they are in the same situation I was in 25 years ago, if a father or mother can think: 'Look what they have achieved, why can't my son or daughter achieve something too?', that's what I want to focus on. It's crucial to know that, despite this condition, you can achieve anything you set your mind to in the world. This condition should not be a limitation at all. If I can demonstrate this to parents, if I can show it to children, I will be very happy."
Despite these statements, the interview has undoubtedly been overshadowed by the recent event, a situation that will reverberate in the tennis world and reignite discussion on a situation that seemed already forgotten. It coincided with a sweet moment for Zverev, perhaps the sweetest of his career after the Olympic gold medal, and now it will have a bittersweet touch due to this incident.
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