What is the ATP’s role in the case of Olya Sharypova’s abuse allegations against Alexander Zverev? Plus, thoughts on the 23-year-old’s response and more in this week’s Mailbag.
Hey everyone. Some tennis chatter to take our mind off other sport….
• Last week’s podcast featured the great Tom Gilovich talking tennis and cognitive psychology…and Brittany Collens on the UMass tennis farce.
• Next up, Craig O’Shannessy talking tennis analytics.
Onward…..
Mailbag
Have a question or comment for Jon? Email him at jon_wertheim@yahoo.com or tweet him @jon_wertheim.
Any thoughts on how the ITF and ATP should respond [to the Zverev allegations], Jon? If these accusations lead to charges in a court of law, should he be suspended pending the results?
—@jakarta200887
• This of course pertains to Olya Sharypova’s allegation that she was a victim of domestic violence at the hands (literally) of her former boyfriend, Alexander Zverev. A few thoughts:
1) These are allegations and not