Alexander Zverev was asked about the latest news in relation to the allegations made against him, and the German was clearly not happy about it.
The court has now set the month for Zverev's trial to face the abuse allegations. However, the trial could clash with one of the other Grand Slams taking place later this year.
Many players were asked about Zverev's off-court situation. Examples include Cameron Norrie, Casper Ruud, and Stefanos Tsitsipas, but they all refused to address Zverev's case when asked about it.
A player who did give a more clear answer was world No. 1 Iga Swiatek. The four-time Grand Slam champion felt that it was not good for the ATP to promote Zverev, who was recently elected to the ATP Players Advisory Council.
Zverev was then asked about the issue after winning his opening round at the Australian Open. The reporter queried whether it is appropriate for him to be on the player's council with the case ongoing and if there is a question mark about his judgment. Zverev gave very short answers to both questions.
"Why would it be? There isn't."
The 2020 US Open runner-up gave a slightly longer answer when asked if he had the support of all the players to continue on the council.
"I mean, I think so. Nobody has said anything to me. I don't have a reason not to believe that."
The final question to Zverev was about whether he should be playing at all or in any leadership position currently, and the 26-year-old became more irritated.
"Journalists are saying that, some, who are actually more interested in this story to write about and more about the clicks than the actual truth."
Zverev clearly did not like the framing of the questions posed to him, but it is likely to be a topic he is asked about again in the future.
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