“I’m here to compete, maybe to win the title,” Alexander Zverev seeks clay-court revenge as he eyes the Wimbledon title with newfound confidence

Alexander Zverev has stepped up to the occasion this year and become the main character of men’s tennis along with the other youngsters on tour. He was the runner-up at the French Open, where he lost to Carlos Alcaraz in the finals. It was a tough match for the German, who played his best tennis. 

Nonetheless, he is now on grass and hopes to get what he just missed out in Paris. With the third Grand Slam of the season about to commence, Zverev is in great touch and is more excited than ever to play at Wimbledon. 

He has high hopes for the tournament, revealing that for the first time, he feels truly ready to compete at Wimbledon and more capable than ever. Despite a tough draw, he is a strong favorite, and the world will be watching to see how he navigates his rounds.

I've talked about this with my brother. It's the first time I feel like I'm here to compete, maybe to win the title. I didn't feel like that in the previous years. I didn't feel like I was capable. 

Alexander Zverev revealed via Punto de break

Zverev previously stated that this is the most open Wimbledon ever, with no single player dominating and past winners spread out over time. He is set to begin his first-round match on July 2nd.

Alexander speaks about the importance of five-setter matches in tennis

German pro Alexander Zverev was recently asked if he would ever get rid of the five-sets in tennis and without hesitation, the German disagreed with the question, saying that there is no need to change many rules in the sport. 

We don't need new rules all the time. We don't need to invent things every few years. It's a sport that everyone likes. The difficulty of winning a Grand Slam is the five-set matches, the physical part, so you work in the pre-season.

Alexander Zverev said

Furthermore, the German spoke about how the five-sets make the Grand Slam events like Wimbledon and Roland Garros as it tests the players to their limits, forcing some magnificent sets of tennis from them. Now, the German will prepare for Wimbledon and hope to have a great run in London before flying back to Paris for the Olympics. 

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