Netflix has released the trailer for the second season of Break Point. Break Point is a series dedicated to tennis and shows the behind-the scenes of players’ lives. The first season was released in early 2023 and gained a lot of attention from fans. Now, Netflix’s recent announcement has put the OTT giant under pressure as it has received huge flak on social media from the tennis community, and it is got to do with Alexander Zverev.
Alexander Zverev is known all over the world as one of the most promising young talents in the sport. However, the German star has been involved in legal issues against his two former partners as he has been accused of physical abuse by both of them. The cases are still being fought in court and fans are shocked to see a reputed OTT player like Netflix feature the German in their series.
Netflix released the trailer online and stunned tennis fans since many believe he should be sidelined until his legal issues are resolved. Others feel that trying to show Zverev in a positive light is unnecessary and rather ‘sickening’.
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— Netflix (@netflix) December 28, 2023
hey netflix are you not aware that alexander zverev has been accused of domestic violence twice by two different women? with one of the cases yet to be resolved in court? the fact you chose to include him in this and paint him in a positive light is sickening. shame on you.
— mar (@formulandrey) December 28, 2023
Do you know Zverev is abusing women? It’s a tradition in Russia. It’s how he was raised. This is why he has issues understanding what he’s doing isn’t right.
— V (@vanistrator) December 28, 2023
Zverev Is Fined in New Abuse Case Involving Former Partnerhttps://t.co/OINM8diDrI
— Jess (@miss_jess) December 28, 2023
Covering this big story, are you? Thought not. https://t.co/qdGxcLRMQn
— Lyn Knott (@lyn_knott) December 28, 2023
promoting one abuser last season wasn’t enough yall needed to add another one?
— shau (@fedsipas) December 28, 2023
Zverev? Seriously? You have no shame
— Anna Zofia Niezgodzka (@Anna_Niezgodzka) December 28, 2023
Bruh you’re gonna promote Zverev now? Are you trying to make the entire bingo of bad decisions?
— Pαul (@JustFedererFan) December 28, 2023
you better NOT PROMOTE ANOTHER ABUSER, seriously?!?!
— mel (@lamirandal) December 28, 2023
why is Zverev in this? he assaulted two of his ex girlfriends…
— (@draperpova) December 28, 2023
why did you decide to put abuser here and make him a good guy or whatever is this??
— maja (@missswiatekfan) December 28, 2023
Recently, Zverev had been fined €450,000 ($478,000) by a Berlin court after being accused of physical abuse against his former partner. However, the German player denied the allegations and lodged a complaint against the penalty imposed on him.
Alexander Zverev still fights physical assault accusations
Alexander Zverev’s former girlfriend, Olga Sharypova has accused the German of physical assault. In her interviews, Sharypova talked about various incidents when Zverev allegedly abused her in 2019. The couple used to tour together as Zverev competed in various competitions all over the world. However, they have since broken up and his ex-girlfriend spoke after that. Sharypova complained that Zverev physically and emotionally abused her in hotel rooms during their time together.
Zverev’s denial of accusations means he remains legally innocent for at least now. The case could now go to a public hearing if both parties do not settle. The German is scheduled to next play in the United Cup in Australia for Team Germany. It remains to be seen whether his personal life would have any repurcussions on his form or will a decision by the ATP be taken against him in the 2024 season.
