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“Me and the Mother Are Separated” – Alexander Zverev Says He Would Do Anything for His Daughter with Fashion Model Brenda Patea

Published 03/23/2023, 4:41 AM EDT

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German tennis star Alexander Zverev is known for his powerful serves and precision on the court. In his new documentary titled ‘Zverev – The Unfinished,’ he opens up about his personal life. The German shares with his fans the challenges of balancing fatherhood with a demanding career.

The 94-minute film offers an intimate look at Zverev’s journey back to the court after sustaining a serious injury at the French Open. In the film, he discusses his relationship with German fashion model Brenda Patea and their daughter Mayla.

Alexander Zverev shares his unconditional love for his daughter Mayla

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In March 2021, Alexander Zverev and Patea welcomed their daughter Mayla. Despite their subsequent breakup, Zverev has committed to providing for his daughter with Brenda. Zverev speaks openly about his commitment to being a present and involved father despite the challenges of co-parenting with his ex-girlfriend. According to the Bild, he shared, “I would do anything for the little one. It is not easy. Me and the mother are separated. But we try to have a relatively okay relationship with each other. I try to see my daughter every chance I get.” (Google Translated)

Zverev recovered from his serious ankle injury, and he is determined to recover from all the struggles associated with co-parenting. Zverev’s story is a refreshing departure from the typical media narrative around celebrity breakups. Zverev’s transparency about his personal life is a reminder that athletes are also human and have complex and multifaceted lives beyond the confines of the court. Zverev makes a concerted effort to prioritize his daughter.

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His daughter holds a special place in his heart, and he tries to spend as much time with her as possible. Zverev has taken on the role of a loving and attentive father and regularly expresses his affection for his daughter on his social media profile.

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Read More: All You Need to Know About Alexander Zverev’s Daughter, Mayla

Zverev and his loving commitment to his daughter

In 2019, Alexander Zverev met Brenda Patea during the Paris Masters, and the two started a highly publicized relationship. In 2020, Zverev announced on Twitter that he was looking forward to welcoming his child with Patea. However, rumors began circulating on social media that the couple had broken up.

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She had unfollowed and deleted all pictures of Zverev from her Instagram profile. Despite the rumors, Zverev confirmed that he and Patea have a good relationship. He also clarified that he will fulfill his responsibilities as a father. The tennis star had stated that he would support his daughter, Mayla, and work together with Patea to take care of her.

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Dr Aditya Raveendran Menon

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Aditya Menon is a Senior Tennis Writer at EssentiallySports. He has authored over 900 articles covering several high-profile tournaments and events. As someone who is highly passionate about the sport, he has a special interest in covering the on-court and off court endeavors of the legendary Serena Williams and the ?Big Three? of men?s tennis.
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Rohini Kottu