Alexander Zverev didn't want to talk too much about his domestic violence allegations but shut down a protesterby stating that she was probably "the only one in the stadium" who believed in that.
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On Sunday, Jannik Sinner handed a heartbreaking 6-3 7-6 (4) 6-3 loss to the second-seeded German in the Australian Open final.
As players were preparing for the on-court trophy presentation, a woman from the stands shouted three times: Australia believes Olga and Brenda."
For context, Zverev was accused of domestic violence by both of his ex-girlfriends.
In the Olya Sharypova case, the ATP conducted an investigation but didn't find sufficient evidence to sanction to ban the world No. 2.
With Patea, the 27-year-old reached a settlement.
Zverev responds to the Australian Open heckler
I believe there are no more accusations. There havent been for, what, nine months now," he said when asked to address the incident in his post-final presser.
"Good for her. I think she was the only one in the stadium who believed anything in that moment. If thats the case, good for her.
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"I think Ive done everything I can, and Im not about to open that subject again.
Meanwhile, Zverev didn't hide that he was devastated and heartbroken over failing again to land a Grand Slam title.
Reflecting on the loss, he admitted that he "was not good enough" but also offered some major praise to Sinner.
"Were trying to do all the right work. Im just not good enough," the German said.
First of all, it sucks standing next to this thing and not being able to touch it. Ill be honest.
Congratulations to Jannik, you more than deserve it, youre the best player in the world by far."
Zverev is now 0-3 in his Grand Slam finals played - previously lost in the 2020 US Open and 2024 French Open finals.
