After getting overrun by Jannik Sinner 6-3, 7-6 (4), 6-3 in the men’s singles final Saturday night to give the world No. 1 player a back-to-back victory in Melbourne, fans called out Zverev for his dark past, referencing two of the German player’s ex-girlfriend’s who have accused him of domestic abuse.

Moments after Alexander Zverev’s loss in the Australian Open final, a person in the stadium yelled out the names of two of the tennis star’s ex-girlfriends who have accused him of physical abuse

The boss of the Australian Open has defended Alex Zverev and insisted Novak Djokovic will return to the tournament next year. The German world No.2 lost his third Grand Slam final to Jannik Sinner and was then heckled by a female fan over past allegations of domestic abuse.

MELBOURNE, Australia — A heckler interrupted Alexander Zverev’s Australian Open final speech, appearing to make reference to the allegations of domestic abuse levied against him by two of his former partners, Olya Sharapova and Brenda Patea.

Alexander Zverev says he is feeling down and emotional after once again coming within one win of earning his first Grand Slam title.

A heckler interrupted the tennis player during the tournament's trophy ceremony, shouting that "Australia believes" his accusers

Alexander Zverev was heckled from the stands during the awards ceremony after the Australian Open men’s final. A protester in the crowd repeatedly screamed out: “Australia believes Olga and Brenda.”Many tennis fans in the stands and a number of those watching at home unfamiliar with the background to the outburst would have wondered what the commotion was about.

Alexander Zverev was heckled by a member of the Australian Open crowd in Melbourne as he prepared to make his speech following a defeat against Jannik Sinner in a one-sided final. Zverev’s despair as he lost his third Grand Slam final was evident as he sat down in his chair after congratulating Sinner,