Alexander Zverev refused to be drawn after a spectator shouted the names of two women, one of whom had settled assault accusations against him, during the Australian Open 2025 trophy presentation on Sunday. 

While addressing the crowd at Melbourne Park following his final defeat to World’s number one Jannik Sinner, Zverev's speech was interrupted after a spectator shouted the names of two women who had put domestic abuse allegations on Zverev in recent years, leading to boos and whistles from the crowd.

The German world-ranked second was well beaten in three sets by defending champion Jannik Sinner in the men's singles final in Melbourne. Zverev was outclassed 6-3, 7-6(4), 6-4 by Sinner, who won his second straight Australian Open title and third straight hard-court Grand Slam.

Following the game, a woman began shouting out as the 27-year-old Zverev stepped up to give his speech afterwards at Rod Laver Arena. There were a few boos and whistles, but eventually, the spectator's voice was shut out by cheers and claps from the rest of the crowd.

"Australia believes in Olya and Brenda," shouted the spectator, interrupting Zverev's speech.

It was a reference to Olya Sharypova and Brenda Patea, two of Zverev's ex-girlfriends. Patea, who also has a daughter with Zverev, had brought a criminal case against Zverev. However, it was settled off court.