Alexander Zverev – Learner Tien | Quarterfinals | Highlights
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Like the treatment of the famous sports doctor Dr. Hans-Wilhelm Müller-Wohlfahrt’s details remained unclear – but what is certain is that Zverev can actually rely on his body in Melbourne. In the past year, however, he had repeatedly struggled with physical problems.
“In the last ten days I’ve felt healthy, which is very nice – and pain-free, which I haven’t experienced in a long time,” said Zverev at the press conference: “So that’s a good starting point for me. I’m happy on the pitch because I’m not in pain and I’m playing at a good level.”
In the semifinals, Zverev threatens a duel with world number one Carlos Alcaraz. After his convincing quarter-final victory over Learner Tien, Boris Becker now also believes that Zverev can still win the longed-for first Grand Slam title in Melbourne this time.
“That was great sport again from Sascha Zverev. As in the entire tournament, he is getting close to his top performance again. In this form he can win the tournament,” said Becker at Eurosport.
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