Zverev Case Dropped After Settlement and Fines

Alexander Zverev Case Dropped After Settlement and Fines

German tennis star Alexander Zverev has avoided a criminal conviction after reaching an out-of-court settlement with his former partner, Brenda Patea. The Berlin District Court dismissed the case on Friday, following Zverev's agreement to pay fines totaling 200,000 euros ($218,000).

Zverev was facing charges of causing bodily harm to Patea during an argument in Berlin in May 2020. Prosecutors alleged that he pushed her against a wall and choked her, but Zverev denied any wrongdoing. The case went to trial after Zverev contested a penalty order issued in October, which required him to pay fines of 450,000 euros ($490,000).

However, the trial was halted after lawyers for Zverev and Patea reached an agreement to end their disputes. Judge Barbara Lüders stated that the former couple wished to move forward and focus on their joint custody of their child.

Zverev, currently ranked No. 4 in the world, did not appear in court on Friday as he was scheduled to play in the semifinals of the Roland Garros tournament. Patea testified as a witness in a closed session.

The settlement includes fines of 150,000 euros to the state and 50,000 euros to charitable organizations. Zverev has expressed relief at the outcome of the case and stated that he is eager to put the matter behind him.

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