ATP Masters Paris-Bercy: Alexander Zverev - "I'm here to play tennis"
Alexander Zverev also got off to a good start in the ATP Masters 1000 event in Paris-Bercy after his strong performances at the two home tournaments in Cologne. Meanwhile, the German does not want to comment on the allegations off the field.
by Michael Rothschädl
last edit: Nov 05, 2020, 08:39 am
Alexander Zverev has confirmed his strong form in the Paris district of Bercy, which recently brought him two title wins at the ATP 250 events in Cologne's Lanxess Arena. Germany's number one showed no nakedness in his opening match against the Serbian Miomir Kecmanovic and secured a place in the round of the best 16 with an undisputed 6: 2 and 6: 2 success. That there is currently a lot of fuss around him was At least not to look at the German in this match.
When asked how he managed to stay so focused on the pitch despite the joy of fathering with ex-girlfriend Brenda Patea and the accusations of mistreatment by another ex-girlfriend, Zverev said: "I'm here to play tennis. I've loved it in recent weeks Well done, actually since the tour returned. I wanted to follow up on that. Of course, some things are happening right now, but there is also some very good news, "said the German.
The fact that there had already been some uproar in his environment in the past when Zverev got into a public dispute with his ex-manager would not change the current situation, as the 23-year-old explained in the press conference after his opening victory: "You can't compare that, one thing is a managerial thing, the other is something completely different." He has already said everything on Instagram and does not want to go on.
With the forehand "in the form of his life"
Because things are obviously going brilliantly on the field for the world number seven, especially with the forehand, the German now seems to have made another leap forward: "With the forehand I'm in the best shape of my life. I've worked on for years and years, and have done a lot for it. But I still see things that I can improve. Things that I would like to do differently in the future. "
Because according to Zverev, this is essential in order to be competitive in the future. "Tennis is a sport that is constantly changing." You have to improve, otherwise you stop and go backwards. I had that a little in the previous season, where I didn't improve, "said Zverev. He is now playing closer to the baseline and is increasingly looking for the way to the network.