Alexander Zverev before Wimbledon: "Djokovic is the huge favorite"
For Alexander Zverev , the path to Wimbledon victory only leads through world number one and defending champion Novak Djokovic.
by SID / tennisnet
last edit: Jun 28, 2021, 10:18 am
"Djokovic is the huge favorite this year because he feels most comfortable on the surface," said the 24-year-old from Hamburg before the start of the Grand Slam classic on the "holy lawn" in London: "We boys just need one more a little more time to get to know this surface better. "
Nevertheless, Zverev, who had only reached the round of 16 at Wimbledon, sees chances of making it into the final due to the draw. Since the French Open winner Djokovic was drawn into the other half of the tableau, the German number one could only meet the 19-time major winner from Serbia in the final. Djokovic plays in round 1 against the British Jack Draper ( here in the live ticker!).
Zverev: "There will be opportunities"
"In the lower half there will be chances. For me, for Daniil Medvedev, for Matteo Berrettini. Roger Federer is also downstairs, which is very interesting. Let's see who gets through there," said Zverev, who last played at the French Open Paris had only narrowly failed in the semifinals and was still chasing after his first Grand Slam title.
He sees himself well prepared. "I've done everything to ensure that I'm in shape and that I can play good tennis," said Zverev: "I hope that I can bring it to the field - I can't do more than that. It's an interesting year . "