Two-time semi-finalist at theAustralian Openfinalist of theUS Open in 2020 and finalist at Roland-Garros in June, Alexander Zverev will tackle next week the only Grand Slam where he has never really performed, Wimbledon. At best, the German reached the round of 16 at London, in 2021 and 2017. Insufficient for a player of his standing who aspires to win the biggest tournaments. However, this year, Sascha feels he has a shot to play. Already because he has perhaps never played so well, but also because he considers that the London Grand Slam has never been so open in 20 years.
Alexander Zverev at a press conference before Wimbledon
“This is the first time I really feel like I’m here to maybe win the title”
“I feel good, obviously, the last tournaments have been very positive. Of course, the loss in the final at Roland Garros was disappointing, even though it was a good tournament. I hope I can show it at Wimbledon. This is the first time I really feel like I’m here to maybe win the title. This was not the case in previous years. I didn’t feel capable of it. I do not believe it. I also think this Wimbledon is the most open we’ve had in 20 years in terms of favorites, in terms of potential winners. There are several guys who have a very decent chance to go far and a very decent chance to win the tournament. I don’t think that’s been the case for 20 years, before Roger started to shine… After Roger, there was Rafa, Novak, Andy… Is this a tournament where I need a little bit more luck? Yes, definitely. More than in other Grand Slams. If all those elements go my way for once, then yes, I can win.“The German will start against the Spaniard Roberto Carballes Baena.
