Sabalenka advises Zverev: "He needs to open up a bit more"

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Aryna Sabalenka was able to find herself again to turn around a challenging situation and avoid complications in a Wimbledon 2025 full of surprises. The world number one, aware of the situation, focused on her second-round match to advance in the British Grand Slam.

Minutes after securing a tough straight-sets victory against Marie Bouzkova, Sabalenka attended the press conference to share her feelings on the courts of the third Grand Slam of the season. She also discussed how she manages to navigate these early rounds smoothly, as well as addressed Zverev's situation.

Focused on Herself

"Mainly, I try to focus on myself. I know that if I concentrate on myself and fight for every point, I will have great chances of winning. I used to get too nervous before, thinking about everything outside of tennis, outside of that court. Now I just try to play point by point. I try to think about taking it step by step," revealed the world number one.

What did you think when Bouzkova was serving for the first set?

"I couldn't break her before that moment. I had to get the ball back on the other side of the court. I just tried to put as many balls as I could on that side, to apply as much pressure as I could on her. I was very happy to have broken her back. In that moment, I felt excited, very strong. I think that moment helped me win the first set and be a bit freer in the second."

The Surprises of this Wimbledon

"It's sad to see so many surprises in the tournament, both in the women's and men's draws. It's sad to see. Honestly, I try to focus on myself. Of course, I'm aware of all those surprises. I think it's crucial to focus on oneself and take it step by step, not to pay attention to the draw. This is something that can create a lot of nerves, doubts, and more."

About Zverev's Situation

"I had a therapist for about five years in my career, and I stopped working with her in 2022. It's actually crazy to hear someone like Alexander because he's always surrounded by his family. It's very important to openly discuss whatever you're going through. I think it's essential to be open and talk about what you're experiencing because if you keep it to yourself, it will destroy you.

The moment you start talking about your problems, you start to realize many things. It helps you solve them. You have to be a bit more open, not just with yourself, but with your family, your team, so everyone knows what's going on in your head. I think that's the most important thing. Like me with my team, we always talk a lot. That's why I don't need a therapist because I have my team. We can talk about anything. I know they won't judge me. They won't blame me. They will simply accept it, and we will work to overcome it. I think this is the best advice I can give Sascha."

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