At the ATP Finals in Turin, Alexander Zverev, ranked No. 2 in the world, found himself in an unexpected yet amusing interview with former British tennis star Laura Robson.
The post-match exchange left fans chuckling as it veered from light-hearted teasing to flirty and somewhat awkward moments.
The Flirty Start
Zverev had just triumphed over Andrey Rublev in straight sets, making a strong start to the prestigious tournament.
But it wasn’t just his performance on the court that grabbed attention—his interview with Robson took an interesting turn.
With a bright smile, Robson kicked things off by referencing Zverev’s impressive game: “You just told me you weren’t even sweating out there.”
Zverev quickly corrected her with a playful smirk, “That’s not what I said.”
The two then reminisced about their earlier greeting, with Zverev recalling how Robson had rejected his attempt to greet her with a kiss on the cheek, claiming he was too sweaty.
Robson joked, “OK, well let’s just stick to the tennis then.”
Nervous Laughter and Awkward Moments
As the conversation shifted to tennis, Robson couldn’t help but highlight Zverev’s near-perfect performance, noting his mere nine unforced errors.
Zverev seemed visibly amused by her remarks, but the friendly banter continued as their chemistry was undeniable.
At one point, Zverev confessed, “You make me nervous during this interview, so I start mumbling and don’t know what to say anymore.”
Robson burst out laughing, and with a playful tone, suggested they could end the interview if he preferred. Zverev, still smiling, responded, “We can if you want to?”
Their light-hearted exchange continued, with Robson teasing him about having plenty of time to relax before his next match in two days.
The pair couldn’t stop grinning, making the whole interaction even more endearing.
Zverev’s Unusual Interview Conclusion
As the interview came to a close, Zverev admitted, “This is the most awkward interview I’ve had this year for sure.”
Despite the playful tension, he expressed his gratitude to Robson for the interview before stepping off.
The 27-year-old German tennis star is preparing for his next match against Casper Ruud later in the tournament, while Robson, who retired in 2022 due to injury, now works as a tennis pundit.
She is in a long-term relationship with model James Yates.
Off-Court Controversies
While the interview was filled with charm and fun, Zverev’s personal life has also been marked by controversy.
The 27-year-old, who has been in a relationship with German actress Sophia Thomalla since 2021, was involved in legal proceedings regarding allegations of abuse.
In June, he reached a settlement with Brenda Patea, the mother of his child, paying $217,820 but denying any wrongdoing.
These events followed allegations from another former girlfriend, tennis player Olga Sharypova, who accused Zverev of domestic abuse in 2020—a claim he also denied.
Despite the controversies, Zverev has maintained his stance, stating he was happy to move on after settling the case and feeling vindicated by the resolution.
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