Alexander Zverev showed character and metpublic expectations by defeating Ben Shelton at the ATP Finals. The German had little trouble, winning in straight sets.
While some are skeptical whether the 28-year-old feels better and whether he can really give his best, Zverev put an end to all doubts.
The press conference after the match was an opportunity for the media and the public to understand that Zverev is really ready for new challenges. Alexander pointed out that he felt great on the court.
However, he is aware that in front of him are significantly more demanding opponents against whom he will have a difficult task, first of all Jannik Sinner, a tennis player who is the toughest obstacle for many, just like Alcaraz.
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I felt good today, said Zverev, as quoted by Tennis Gazette.
Right now I can go one match at a time. I felt great in Vienna. I felt great in Paris until I played that long match against Daniil [Medvedev], then my ankle really swelled up. I couldnt really move properly at all during the semis match.
And to be honest, Jannik is somebody that exposes that 200%, right? If you cant move against him, you have no chance.
But right now I had a good time to recover. I saw my surgeon in Munich after Paris. For now today I felt great. I have two days off now. Im sure they will be beneficial to me. Looking forward to the next couple of matches, which are going to be difficult, as well.
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The German tennis player is focused
After Paris, Zverev stressed that he went to the surgeon in Munich, but now he feels good and is ready for what comes next. The two days of rest, he emphasizes, are an opportunity to summarize his impressions and to focus on his next match, which will be difficult.
