Enjoy an exciting game of tennis on our courts. - Zverev aims for Paris final title: From underdog to ruler
German tennis player Alexander Zverev, having reached his first Grand Slam final at the French Open, reminisced about his debut in the same tournament back in 2018 at the US Open. "At that time, I was no longer a child, but still felt like one," he shared. Since his close five-set loss against Dominic Thiem, he's made significant progress both athletically and personally, hoping to show it on the court when he faces Spanish third-ranked Carlos Alcaraz in the final at Court Philippe Chatrier.
Zverev, who triumphed in his semifinal battle against Casper Ruud despite Ruud's stomach troubles, is determined to lift the coveted trophy. He gave insight into how Paris is a place where he's experienced major emotional highs: "This court has a deep connection with some of the biggest moments in my career. I hope Sunday will be another moment I won't forget."
As the long-awaited first Grand Slam title nears, he's excited to share it with over 15,000 spectators in the largest stadium at Roland Garros. In 2020, his US Open showdown against Nadal took place without fans due to pandemic measures, leaving him feeling "strange" given the absence of an audience in tennis's largest venue. "It was the biggest tennis stadium in the world, yet there were only seven people there," he recalled.
Zverev looks forward to his next Grand Slam opportunity: "I'm ecstatic to have another chance at winning one of the four biggest titles in tennis after enduring many difficult days and losses."
Legal proceedings against him regarding a charge of bodily harm to his ex-girlfriend have been discontinued. The Berlin District Court Tiergarten came to a conclusion with a 200,000-euro fine. No conviction was handed out, and paying the fine doesn't equate to admitting guilt. "I'm relieved it's over," he stated plainly. Zverev made a request to the press: "I hope none of you will ever ask about this incident again."
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- The French Open final this year features two highly-ranked players, Alexander Zverev from Germany and Carlos Alcaraz from Spain.
- Paris, the city of love and tennis, will host another grand showdown between Zverev and Alcaraz on Sunday.
- Last year at the US Open, Spain's Rafael Nadal and Germany's Zverev faced off in the largest stadium, but without a live audience due to pandemic measures.
- Zverev's debut in the French Open in 2018 was a humbling experience, but now he yearns to claim the title as an accomplished player.
- Alexander Zverev had to face legal consequences for an incident involving his ex-girlfriend, but the district court in Berlin fined him 200,000 euros without a conviction.
- Tennis fans from around the world will flock to Roland Garros in Paris to witness the exciting final, making it an international event beyond France.
- The French Open and the US Open are both prestigious tournaments, and Zverev aims to claim victory in both, emulating tennis legends from around the world, including Spain's Dominic Thiem.
- Post-Final celebration may bring Zverev to New York for the US Open, where he hopes to replicate the winning feeling and juggle between the two major tennis championships.
