Alexander Zverev, a professional tennis player, has stated that he plans to fight against the £392,000 penalty imposed by a German court for alleged bodily harm against his ex-girlfriend Brenda Patea. He referred to the allegations as "bulls---" and indicated that he believes the accusations are false.
Zverev's lawyers have claimed to have medical evidence that refutes Patea's claims, and they intend to contest the allegations. The alleged incident is said to have occurred during an argument in May 2020.
In January, the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) closed an investigation into domestic violence claims made against Zverev by another ex-girlfriend, citing insufficient evidence. Despite the controversy, Zverev has progressed to the third round of the Paris Masters.