Tennis star Alexander Zverev irked over question about assault trial

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German tennis star Alexander Zverev was upset over a question about his upcoming trial over allegations he assaulted a woman during an argument in Berlin in May 2020.

On Thursday, Zverev was asked whether he planned on attending the trial in person. German media reported that the trial will start on May 31 and that he doesn’t need to make a personal appearance and can be represented by a lawyer. The trial will occur during the French Open.

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Alexander Zverev of Germany celebrates after defeating Lukas Klein of Slovakia in their second round match at the Australian Open tennis championships at Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia, Thursday, January 18, 2024.  (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)

"Wow, this question," Zverev responded. "I just played four hours, forty minutes. That’s not the first question I really want to hear, to be honest. . . . I have no idea it’s in May."

Zverev has denied the allegations.

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A court in Berlin issued a penalty order in October demanding Zverev pay fines of around $493,000. But he contested the ruling, which meant the case went to trial instead.

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Alexander Zverev of Germany plays a backhand return to Lukas Klein of Slovakia during their second round match at the Australian Open tennis championships at Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia, Thursday, January 18, 2024.  (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)

The ATP ruled last January that Zverev would not face disciplinary action after the men’s tour launched its own investigation into