Alexander Zverev calls the Novak Djokovic – Carlos Alcaraz US Open final hype to be ‘DISRESPECTFUL’ for other players as he goes on a rant

Djokovic had also made the same point early on in the tournament.

Alexander Zverev calls the Novak Djokovic – Carlos Alcaraz US Open final hype to be ‘DISRESPECTFUL’ for other players as he goes on a rant

(L) Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz; (R) Alexander Zverev (Via Imago)

Alexander Zverev has some strong words for the media in the ongoing US Open. He established that he was discontent with the media’s predisposition. The German voiced out that it would be disrespectful to assume a Novak Djokovic– Carlos Alcaraz final at Flushing Meadows. The fuming rivalry between Alcaraz and Djokovic has always been an interest to the media’s fodder. While both players might have had their fair share of meetings at final matches, the German thinks it disrespectful to other players to assume a definite final between the two.

“I find it logical that the media look for stories related to them, rivalries are very appreciated. However, I think it is disrespectful to others to assume that they are predestined to play in the final,” said Zverev during his passage in the post-match press conference. While the current World No.12 understands the hype surrounding the rivalry, he also finds it a blatant disrespect. He argues that the type of hype created by popular media flagrantly dismisses the talent and hard work of the rest of the players on the tour.

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Zverev shares this sentiment with World No.1 Novak Djokovic, who also made this same point early on in the tournament. While the German put forward his thoughts on the rivalry, he also spoke on his current condition. “For the moment, I am 12th in the world and I don’t think I have all the cards in hand to be their main opponent,” he said. (H/T: welovetennis.fr)

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Zverev’s best finish at a Major was at the 2020 US Open, where he played the final against Dominic Thiem. He even won the ATP finals twice. However, an unfortunate ankle injury in a semi-final match against Rafael Nadal in the Roland Garros 2022 put an end to his promising season. However, he has been on the mend and has made his comeback to the tour at the 2023 Australian Open.

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Alexander Zverev marches past David Altmaier into the third round of the US Open

Alexander Zverev and David Altmaier
Alexander Zverev and David Altmaier (Image via Reuters)

Former World No. 2 Alexander Zverev overthrows fellow German David Altmaier to set foot into the third round of the US Open championship. He will be facing Grigor Dimitrov in the third round.

Dimitrov, who has made plenty of semi-final appearances in Grand Slam events will prove to be a worthy opponent for the German. He has a career-high ranking of No.3. The Bulgarian also has a Masters 1000 title as well as ATP year-end finals title under his belt.

The two players will battle it out in the third round match which will be held on September 2. Both players will hope to play their best tennis and try to get the better of each other.

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