Zverev Demanded A Fine Of IDR 7.5 Billion As A Result Of Violence Against His Ex-wife

German tennis player Alexander Zverev has been sued by a Berlin court, Germany, to pay a fine of IDR 7.5 billion for acts of violence against his ex-lover, Brenda Petea.

Media outlet Diario AS reported that the Tiergarten District Court sentenced the world number nine following the events that took place in May 2020 in Berlin.

Zverev, who is a former world number two, was found guilty of committing physical violence against his ex.

In a report written by The Guardian, the Tokyo 2021 Olympic champion is required to pay compensation of 450 thousand Euros (Rp7.5 billion) for a 5 thousand Euro (Rp84 million) installment for 90 days.

According to a report made by Reuters, Zverev and Brenda Patea have a daughter born in 2021. The child was born when the two were no longer together.

Zverev in a different statement previously denied all charges against him. He pleaded not guilty and had filed an appeal through his lawyer to lift the sentence.

"I myself completely reject the allegations. My lawyers are working on this issue and I will not comment further," the tennis player said in July when the charges were first revealed and legal proceedings began as quoted by the US.

Zverev's lawyer, Schertz Bergmann, said the sanctions were so dire. Therefore, he indicated that he and his client would file an appeal.

"We cannot talk about a just constitutional process. Mr. Zverev will take action against this by using all possible means," he said.

Zverev has yet to accept the sentence handed down by the court. Therefore, the German justice system will soon open up opportunities for Zverev and the victim to testify to them personally.

After that, an open trial was held before the final penalty was determined.

Meanwhile, in January the Professional Tennis Association (ATP) closed the investigation after his other ex-girlfriend, Olga Sharypova, who is also a tennis player, accused Zverev of domestic violence.

However, ATP said there was insufficient evidence as the reason they canceled the case.

Zverev, 26, currently plays at the Paris Masters and has qualified for the second round after beating Marton Fucsovics 4-6 7-5 6-4 on Tuesday. He will next face Ugo Humbert.