He put his hands over his face, got down on his knees, and began to cry.
Alexander Zverev (24) is (almost) at the goal of his dreams. After the sensational 1: 6, 6: 3, 6: 1 against the invincible Novak Djokovic (34 / Serbia) all dams broke in the otherwise so cold German.
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Zverev: “This is one of the most emotional victories I’ve ever had in my career. I now have a medal for Germany, that’s an amazing feeling because you are not only playing for yourself, but for the country. “
On Sunday (the time is still open) the final against Karen Khachanov (25).
The record against the Russian: four games, two wins. But: Zverev lost the last two duels!
Now you can really become our gold boy! In our hearts too.
Zverev and Germany – will it still be love? It wasn’t always easy. In his homeland (born in Hamburg) he does not enjoy the status of Boris Becker. Among other things because Zverev sometimes skipped the Davis Cup or appeared arrogant and aloof in public.
Since his management change in 2019, he wants to become “more German”. He definitely comes across as more personable.
After all: Zverev saved the greatest German tennis player a record for the ages. Steffi Graf (52) will remain the only female athlete since 1988 to ever win the Golden Slam (all four Grand Slam tournaments and the Olympics). He destroyed Djokovic’s chance. And apologized to the Serb.
Zverev: “At the moment, Olympic gold would be worth more to me than a Wimbledon victory!” At Eurosport, brother Mischa (33) also came to tears. “Stop crying! It is enough if someone in the family does it, ”the younger one called out to the older one.
Zverev private: He is currently single. With his ex-girlfriend Brenda, he has daughter Mayla (almost five months), whom he recently visited in Berlin. Will he show her the gold medal next time?
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