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AIBU for feeling uncomfortable watching Zverev in the Wimbledon final?

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TiramisuForBreakfast · 12/07/2026 18:54

AIBU to not like watching a domestic abuser in the Wimbledon final? I have not heard one comment from the BBC about Zverev’s domestic abuse.

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WhatAMarvelousTune · 12/07/2026 19:22

Even if you put aside unproven allegations, there’s still the time he was fined and kicked out of a tournament for very very aggressively repeatedly hitting the umpire chair (and nearly the umpire) with his racket because he didn’t like the calls.

I’ve always felt like what someone is willing to do on camera with a crowd watching is telling for what they might do behind closed doors.

LizzieSiddal · 12/07/2026 19:22

Also the attack on the umpire. There’s evidence right there of his temper and violent issues.

LizzieSiddal · 12/07/2026 19:20

I’ve just read up about him, he sounds absolutely vile.

Not sure the BBC can comment on aligatations though.

ItalianChineseIndianMexican · 12/07/2026 19:15

How did I not know this about Zverev?!
I was cheering him on as I knew about Sinner's drug allegations. I love tennis but this has marred it now.

saladyfruit · 12/07/2026 19:12

I love tennis but am not watching.

Two women allege non fatal strangulation, one women paid off and the judicial process evaded.

Purplecatshopaholic · 12/07/2026 19:05

I don’t like watching Zverev for that reason. However the first case was dropped and he settled the second by paying money but not accepting guilt. So it’s not proven in a court. So I guess the various broadcasters don’t want to mention it, understandably, in case of repercussions.

HammyHocky · 12/07/2026 19:02

I’ve written this twice on another thread, but I was really upset to discover that Andreas was playing for Norway last night. He was found guilty (and admitted) sharing child sexual abuse material. But then, look at boxing, multiple abusers still lauded. And that basketball player, Cobe Bryant, who people talk about with such admiration since he died and skip over the fact that he was a rapist. It seems that Brock Turners judge was right: if you’re good at sports, no one cares about the women and children you abuse.

thejelliclecats · 12/07/2026 19:00

It's not really the BBC's job to comment on alleged offences like this.

murasaki · 12/07/2026 18:58

I decided not to. Loved the men's doubles and womens singles yesterday, but domestic abuser (2 different women) v drug cheat with very dodgy short scheduled ban so he didn't miss the French open was not for me.

oviraptor21 · 12/07/2026 18:56

Not proven I guess is the reason why. The tennis podcasts reference it quite frequently but always caveated with alleged. I guess the BBC doesn't want to get into any legal suits.