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Alexander Zverev Faces Unexpected Accusation from Fan (Photograph: X)
Tennis star Alexander Zverev experienced an awful moment at the ongoing BMW Open in Munich, where a fan heckled him by referencing a past controversy concerning him. What made this incident more shocking was that this took place on his home turf, where he might have expected support from his home crowd, being a local favorite.
The world number three is currently making his appearance at the BMW Munich Open, where he kicked off his stellar campaign after defeating Alexandre Muller in the opening round. The star player then registered wins over Daniel Altmaier and Tallon Griekspoor to storm into the semi-finals of the marquee event. This incident unfolded during his quarter-final game against Griekspoor.
As the 27-year-old tennis star was gearing up to take his second serve in the second set of the game, a fan from the crowd suddenly shouted at him, labeling him as a "wife-beater" and trying to instigate him. These comments have left Zverev baffled as he paused and looked back at the crowd. It's worth noting that these allegations have been made by Zverev's past girlfriends, Olga Sharapova and Brenda Patea.
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I believe this was the moment (It was in German, so if anyone who speaks German can confirm) https://t.co/5chAJbIAJZpic.twitter.com/ZCa32sn4qR
— Emily (@sportyandhot) April 18, 2025
Alexander Zverev aims to win French Open 2025
Tennis star Alexander Zverev has made an honest confession about his form ahead of the second Grand Slam of the Year, Roland Garros, slated to take place in the last week of May. The star player had showcased a breathtaking performance in the Australian Open, making it to the final round after his semi-final game was adjusted as a 'walkover' following Novak Djokovic's knee injury.
However, the German-born star faltered against world number one Jannik Sinner and failed to win the major title.After the Australian Open, Zverev showcased horrendous form in the ATP 500 and 1000 tournaments, where he failed to make it to any of the finals.
"Of course I haven't played particularly well. I lost to a lot of guys that I should have beaten. I still believe I can play well on the big stage. I mean, I played in the Australian Open final three months ago. I still have faith in myself that I will start playing really good tennis by the time Paris comes around and that Paris will still be the main focus," Alexander Zverev said.