Zverev trial to start this weekpublished at 14:13
Zverev v Nadal
Jonathan Jurejko
BBC Sport at Roland Garros
With the men’s singles looking unpredictable, it could be Zverev’s time to land the Grand Slam title his talent has long promised.
However, the 27-year-old German’s performances at Roland Garros will play out alongside a trial over domestic violence charges.
In November, Zverev was given a penalty order and fined after being accused of physically abusing his ex-girlfriend.
Zverev denies the charges and has lodged an objection against the order, meaning he remains legally innocent and is not convicted until a final ruling.
The hearing, which starts on Friday, is expected to be an eight-day public trial in front of a single judge. Zverev does not have to appear in person.
Asked in his pre-tournament news conference if the case has affected his preparation, Zverev said: “Not at all. At the end of the day, I do believe in the German system.
“That’s why I can play calmly, and I think my results have been showing it.”