Alexander Zverev reveals the resilience of the ‘Big Four’ showed him the way after long injury spell on the sides
Alexander Zverev revealed how the learnings from Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic, and Andy Murray helped him in some tough moments.
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German tennis star Alexander Zverev defeated Jiri Lehecka in the first round of the Dubai Tennis Championship. The 25-year-old lost the first set 6-4 but later made a stunning comeback to score a win against the Czech. The learnings from the ‘Big Four‘ for Zverev came to rescue him in the tough moments.
After losing the first set to Lehecka, Zverev remained calm and made the best of every chance during the clash. In the post-match conversation, Zverev, who is struggling with his form for some time due to various issues including injuries, acknowledged the faults in his game. Later, he revealed how his comeback in the match was inspired by the resilience of the ‘Big Four’ in face of adversity.
“My game was not great at times and didn’t start the match very well, but found a way to win. I am sure, I will be playing the next few matches much better,” Zverev said. Next, he acknowledged how learnings from Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic, and Andy Murray helped him take the game away from his opponent.
“Sometimes that’s what makes the best players, finding a way out to win when you are not playing well. Roger, Rafa, Novak, and Andy did that during the last 20 years. I am trying to learn from them,” he expressed.
Alexander Zverev avoided his second straight-sets loss of the year to Jiri Lehecka
The German former World No. 2 had a rocky start against Jiri Lehecka in the Dubai Tennis Championship. After losing the first set he was facing the danger of his second straight-set loss in the hands of the Czech. Eventually, Zverev found a way to overcome Lehecka to secure a place in the second round.
“I first played Jiri back in Sydney and I had absolutely no chance in that match. I am happy that I have progressed and I have improved since then. He is playing amazing tennis,” Zverev said after the match.
“He made it to the quarter-finals of the Australian Open and beat incredible players last week. He could have won the tournament, and lost to Andy with match points like so many did this year. I think he’s an incredible young player,” Zverev further added. In the second round, Zverev will face Finland’s Emil Ruusuvuori or Australian qualifier Christopher O’Connell.
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