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Wimbledon finalist accused of spying on ex with hidden camera

Argentinian tennis great David Nalbandian is being sued by his ex-girlfriend after allegedly installing hidden cameras in her home.

David Nalbandian is being sued for filming his ex with a hidden camera.
David Nalbandian is being sued for filming his ex with a hidden camera.

Wimbledon finalist David Nalbandian is being sued by his model ex-girlfriend for sexual harassment and stalking after allegedly installing hidden cameras in the apartment they shared in Italy.

The Sun reports Araceli Torrado, 29, made the complaint against her former partner Nalbandian, 41, accompanying it with a video in which she discovers a camera allegedly set up by the Argentinian.

The installation of the camera, which a judge ruled was placed there by Nalbandian, is not a crime as the apartment was shared by the couple.

But Torrado, 29, is now suing him for harassment and stalking after their split.

As reported by C5N, Nalbandian has admitted to installing the device, saying in a voice memo: “What matters to me is that I’m okay with you, I want to find a way for us to get back together.

“Do you want me to be honest? Yes, it was me. I was never able to watch anything because of the internet. I cannot see it.

“If you want to sleep with someone, you’re welcome any day, any time.”

David Nalbandian is being sued by his ex girlfriend.
David Nalbandian is being sued by his ex girlfriend.
Araceli Torrado is suing the former tennis star. Photo: Instagram.
Araceli Torrado is suing the former tennis star. Photo: Instagram.

Torrado responded on social media on Wednesday, posting: “In light of the questions I receive about the events of which I was a victim and whose author was David Nalbandian, I want to inform you that I am filing a criminal case and the corresponding civil legal proceedings. thanks for the support.”

Nalbandian achieved a career-high ranking of World No. 3.

David Nalbandian (left) was one of the best tennis players in the 2000s.
David Nalbandian (left) was one of the best tennis players in the 2000s.

He reached the Wimbledon final in 2002, losing in straight sets to Lleyton Hewitt.

He also made two French Open semi-finals, as well as the last four at the Australian Open and US Open.

Nalbandian announced his retirement in 2013 following an operation on his right shoulder.

He has continued to compete in sport through taking up rally driving and made one appearance in the World Rally Championship.

In 2021, he became the coach for Serbian tennis player Miomir Kecmanovic.

This article originally appeared in The Sun and was reproduced with permission.

Originally published as Wimbledon finalist accused of spying on ex with hidden camera

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