Capriati to face trial after being accused of punching ex-boyfriend on Valentine's Day



Former tennis world No 1 Jennifer Capriati is set to face trial in December in a stalking and battery case involving her ex-boyfriend, it has been reported in America.

The 37-year-old American is accused of punching Ivan Brannan while he worked out at a gym on Valentine's Day and authorities also claim Capriati stalked him for several months.

Case: Former tennis player Jennifer Capriati is facing battery and stalking charges

Capriati pleaded not guilty to the charges earlier this year and the trial date has been set for December 17.

The triple grand slam winner did not attend a hearing in Palm Beach County today, according to a report carried by the Palm Beach Post.

Brannan told police he and Capriati broke up in 2012 and that she harassed and stalked him since then.

Capriati won back-to-back Australian Open titles in 2001 and 2002 as well as the French Open crown in 2001.

The American also won gold in the women's singles at the 1992 Olympics in Barcelona.