• German shouted at by protester while on the podium
• Zverev denies allegations after two parties settle the case

Alexander Zverev says he will no longer discuss the accusations of domestic violence against him after he was heckled by an anti-domestic violence protester in the aftermath of his defeat to Jannik Sinner in the final of the Australian Open.

Zverev had been standing on the on-court podium to give his runner-up speech when a woman in the crowd shouted: “Australia believes Olya and Brenda,” three times. Zverev remained silent for 30 seconds before beginning his speech. The woman was eventually detained by security inside Rod Laver Arena and removed from the stadium.

• World No 1 wins 6-3, 7-6 (4), 6-3 to claim men’s singles title
• Sinner successfully defends trophy he won in 2024

As he worked hard to maintain the momentum he had built in his third grand slam final, there was just one fleeting moment where Jannik Sinner was seriously under pressure. Down 5-6, 30-30 on his serve in the second set, as Alexander Zverev tried desperately to steal the set, the German pounced on a forehand and flitted forward to the net. Sinner responded to the danger by producing one of the most brilliant points of the tournament, chasing down every last shot before slipping a pinpoint backhand winner past his flailing opponent at the net.

It was another demonstration of supreme mental fortitude from an incredible tennis player who continues to establish himself as a potential all-time great. After wresting control of the match again, Sinner closed out a ruthless, efficient performance with a 6-3, 7-6 (4), 6-3 victory over Zverev, the second seed, to win his second Australian Open title.