Lot of Zverev discourse today.
As someone who stands strongly in the anti-Zverev camp, I’d like to better articulate my thoughts.
1) Alexander Zverev is very likely a domestic abuser. The odds are, in my opinion, at least 80% (2 women, timelines/stories corroborated by others, reported photos/messages, etc).
2) There is a non-zero chance the allegations are false/made up. No charge against him has ever been proven, and the ATP’s investigation couldn’t substantiate the claims.
3) Given 2), it is not possible/fair for him to be removed from the tour.
4) This situation is objectively horrible for tennis, and there is no easy way to deal with it; taking action isn’t feasible but not taking action means lots of people will be, justifiably, furious.
5) Stuff like this is worse for tennis vs team sports because bad actors can more easily be hidden if there are 10 others on the field; in tennis there’s only one.
6) All of this is complicated further by the fact that Zverev is really good, and seemingly destined to be a fixture at the top of the game for years to come (despite being a lifelong underachiever). Also because there are parts of his story––diabetes, injury recovery, constantly coming so close and finally crossing the line––that are very inspirational.
If I knew there was an 80% chance someone punched and strangled their girlfriend, I wouldn’t send them to jail, because that is not beyond a reasonable doubt.
I would not, however, want them to be the face of a sport, or see them idolized and held up as examples for young people and fans.
For all those saying there wasn’t enough proof to convict and therefore the sport shouldn’t address it, or that we should separate one’s actions on and off the court: sure, but that strategy is bad for the long-term health of this sport. I’ve spoken to ~a dozen people this week (men and women, mostly women) who aren’t big tennis fans but are aware of the allegations and either stopped watching or expressed displeasure towards the tour because of them.
I love tennis, and want to be able to enjoy it knowing that, even if my guy loses, the other guy kinda deserves it—or at least that I don’t *actually* hate him. As a big Alcaraz fan, it stinks when Sinner beats him, but it doesn’t ruin me: Sinner is a decent guy, a good role model.
Zverev very likely isn't, and it sucks that someone who is almost certainly a horrible person has now cemented himself in tennis history.
In summary: Alexander Zverev won a grand slam, and everything is worse now.
Got my Georgie Bundle delivered to my apartment ✅
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Got my Georgie Bundle delivered to my apartment ✅
Issa island ting!!! Big shout out to my bro @j_spencer97
These snacks can also be found in stores like Selfridges and Whole Foods in the UK. Nothing but positive reviews all around 10/10 💫
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2012 US Open QF:
(4)Serena Williams def. (12)Ana Ivanovic 6-1, 6-3
Lasting just 58 minutes, Serena advanced to her 4th straight US Open SF and her 7th overall. She lost only 16 games in her first 5 matches.
Ivanovic was in her 1st major QF since winning the 2008 French Open.
Naomi Osaka moves up to #29 in the live rankings tonight and is now virtually seeded at the US Open!
That would be the first time she's seeded at a Slam post-pregnancy 🙌
some filmmakers spend their entire lives trying to achieve what this vid does. betrayal, tension, stakes (picture day tomorrow) all perfectly communicated through dialogue and a still camera angle. and the open ending? teasing the main antagonist in the last 5 seconds? cinema.
Venus Williams is headed to DC! 🎉
The seven-time Grand Slam singles champion is returning to action on the Hologic WTA Tour after accepting 16-month absence.
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