The second season of the Netflix series ‘Break Point’ has been released. The series is already creating drama on social media. The fan are disappointed by the inclusion of Alexander Zverev, who is currently undergoing a court trial. And the ATP has made a blunder by trying to have a fan engagement initiative online based on his appearance on the show.
The tennis community targeted a particular post by the ATP account to make their feelings known. The official account of ATP posted on X that they were ready to answer any questions about that episode. This attempt, perhaps to promote the Netflix series rather than Zverev, went horribly wrong as the fans targeted the tweet and started tagging Alexander Zverev. The tweet was filled with queries about the German and his ongoing case which involves him being accused of domestic violence.
The tennis fans were clearly disappointed by Zverev’s presence in the series, ‘Break Point’. There is a complete episode of 46 minutes dedicated to the German where he talks about his comeback from injury. However, the alleged allegations against him are completely ignored throughout the series.
Many fans commented saying that Netflix and ATP should be ashamed to promote a man who has an ongoing court case. While others asked for an update about the ATP’s internal query regarding the case. Many tennis fans agreed that ATP and Netflix did not think it through and also failed in their attempt to try and protect the image of the young German star.
Send in your fan questions for the stars of #BreakPointS2
— ATP Tour (@atptour) January 10, 2024
Wow, need we say more, @atptour & @netflix? I think it’s time we got some answers, because everyone is asking the same questions here. How are you going to deal with the public outrage concerning Sascha Zverev’s ongoing domestic abuse scandal? #TennisTwitter #BreakPointS2
— Matthew N. Czuba (@mnczuba) January 10, 2024
For Netflix, how does it feel knowing you’ve platformed someone with a penalty order to domestic violence and credible allegations from two different women?
— Walker ️⚧️ (@rafolejan) January 10, 2024
Hey ATP! Why are you promoting someone who has been accused of assault by two ex-girlfriends and has been ordered to pay a €450,000 fine for the latter accusation?
And why did you produce an entire Break Point episode about him, frame him as a hero, and not mention his abuse?
— Owen (@kostekcanu) January 10, 2024
After giving on-court & convicted domestic abuser Kyrgios 2 full episodes on Season 1, why did they start S2 with the same abuser? Also why did Box to Box Films – producers Paul Martin, James Gay-Rees & Warren Smith pick another credibly accused domestic abuser, Zverev for S2?
— LavanyaSingerDinesh (@LavanyaVocalNEW) January 10, 2024
To Zverev: Why do you abuse women?
— V (@vanistrator) January 10, 2024
What do you propose to do about the increasing acts of domestic violence from the ATP athletes? Do you understand the message that you are sending to tennis fans and the world by ignoring the victims’ claims? When it happens again, who will be to blame? https://t.co/zmMiydMFsh
— RAFA’S BACK!! NATURE IS HEALING!! VAMOS!! (@Charisse_Tweets) January 10, 2024
i actually have a question for you @atptour, how does it feel to promote a man accused of abuse by two women, with one ongoing court case on top of that??
— mady (@theWAGproject) January 10, 2024
Why did you vote in a domestic abuser in your players council & how do you feel being represented by someone who’s being accused of DV by two separate ppl & has a penalty order for DV against him?
— Melanie Lautrup (@melanie_lautrup) January 10, 2024
Why are men who have been credibly accused of DV still not only playing on tour, but actively being promoted?
— bridge 4 wannabe (@_basqueinthesun) January 10, 2024
Why is Zverev allowed to be “one of your stars?” Explain that to Olga and Brenda.
— Chloe (@Igaclayblev) January 10, 2024
why did you not bother to showcase the multiple investigations of abuse levied against alexander zverev
— BB Fanatic || standingwitholya&chiara (@bblegend21) January 10, 2024
Alexander Zverev is not a favorite clearly except on the ATP Tour
Alexander Zverev’s ex-girlfriend has accused the German of domestic violence during their time together. Olya Sharypova, Zverev’s former partner, has admitted in court that Zverev used to mentally and physically abuse her. In 2023, a German court fined Zverev €450,000 ($478,000) and ordered him to pay the victim. However, the German declined all the charges and admitted that he will fight his battle in court.
Now, with the case still not closed, Zverev is ‘innocent till found guilty’. However, his inclusion in the Netflix series is still bothering fans. The German is shone is a positive light and shown as a fighter who overcame a big injury. Despite all the controversies, Zverev is set to feature at the Australian Open 2024. The German is considered as one of the dark horses at the tournament and will enter the tournaments as number six seed.
This does not help Zverev, who is preparing for the Australian Open 2024. Recently, he won a seat at the ATP Players Council, which was decided by votes from fellow players mainly. The ATP seems to have ratified the decision, which has also got fans worried since he would have a say in decisions being made about the game.
