Melbourne, Jan. 28 -- World No. 2 Alexander Zverev was forced to address previous domestic abuse allegations made against him after he was heckled by a member of the crowd after the Australian Open final on Sunday.

As Zverev went to address the Rod Laver Arena after being comfortably beaten by Jannik Sinner, someone from the crowd shouted the names of two of his former partners who have accused the two-time ATP Finals winner of physical abuse, according to a CNN report.

Zverev, who has denied both allegations, remained silent on the podium as the heckler shouted "Australia believes" the two women.

Other members of the crowd started booing and then drowned out the heckler with applause before Zverev began his post-match speech.

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