Germany’s Davis Cup captain Michael Kohlmann says Alexander Zverev will be even more motivated at the Olympics after not being named the flag bearer
Alexander Zverev has begun training at the Paris Olympics ahead of his gold medal defense.
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Michael Kohlmann and Alexander Zverev (Via Imago)
Alexander Zverev lost to basketball player Dennis Schroder in the race to be Germany’s flag-bearer for the 2024 Paris Olympics. The defending singles tennis champion was initially in the running alongside Schroder and shooting star Christian Weitz. Despite winning gold in the last Olympics, Zverev missed out as Schroder was chosen to carry the flag.
However, the German Davis Cup captain Michael Kohlmann reckoned that this may not have been a bad thing after all and Zverev may benefit from it. He suggested that not being the flag-bearer could motivate Zverev to perform better at the Games in Paris.
I'm pretty sure that this will spur him on rather than worrying him so much that he plays worse.Michael Kohlmann said via Sport.de.
Alexander Zverev, the defending singles Olympic gold medalist, won the 2020 title by defeating Karen Khachanov. This year, he remains a top contender but will need to elevate his game to secure another victory.
Alexander Zverev trains without a bandage on his knee
Top German tennis star Alexander Zverev has begun training on the clay courts of Roland Garros for the upcoming Paris Olympics without a bandage on his knee. He had suffered an injury at the Wimbledon, and his date of return was unsure.
Although his brother Mischa was hopeful, Zverev played at the Hamburg Open and even went to the finals before losing to Arthur Fils. Although his fitness is not in the best state at the moment, Zverev now has made it to the Olympic Village and has begun to practice without any bandage.
Although Zverev missed out on being the flag-bearer, he still has a tough task ahead of him for the biggest sporting event. Along with him, Angelique Kerber will also lead the German team. Joining them in singles would be the likes of Jan-Lennard Struff, and Dominik Koepfer, and in women Tatjana Maria, Laura Siegemund, and Tamara Korpatsch.
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