Zverev explains why he stopped his match against Muller: "I got very scared"

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Alexander Zverev is in the third round of the Australian Open 2026 after two good victories. However, his match this Wednesday came with a little scare when the German paused the game upon realizing something was not right with his body.

At first, it was hard to understand exactly what was happening to the player from Hamburg, as this scene unfolded in the middle of a highly intense match where both players were showcasing their athletic abilities. However, after playing the first point of his next service game, Alexander Zverev didn't hesitate. He went to speak with the chair umpire and immediately sat down to wait for the medical staff. Even if only for the timing, unable to wait until the end of that game, more than one in the stadium surely feared the worst.

The scene continued with a brief conversation between the German and the physiotherapists and a quick examination of the area. It was enough. Zverev returned to the service line and successfully completed the game, albeit displaying a slight limp in the early points. There were no further updates on this unexpected incident. In fact, the World No. 3 closed his victory against Muller in four sets without any fuss or strange gestures. With the task accomplished, Ryan Harrison – responsible for conducting interviews at the John Caine Arena – entered the court to chat with the winner. He asked three questions, and these were Zverev's responses.

Significant Victory against Muller

"I have to give a lot of credit to Alexandre because he played really well. Two days ago, he won his first-round match with a score of 7-6 in the fifth set against an Australian player like Popyrin, so it's incredible to see the way he stepped onto the court today and the level of tennis he displayed. I think it was a match of quite high level, regardless of the energy levels he brought. I still believe he is one of the players in best form on the current circuit. I am extremely happy with today's victory."

A Talismanic Court for the German

"Right now, this is my favorite court of all those in Melbourne. The atmosphere here in every match is insane, the crowd is wild. I can only repeat how much I enjoy every time I compete in this place. I love this environment, I enjoy it a lot every time I have to play here, so I just hope that the future holds many more opportunities for me here."

Alexander Zverev Clears Doubts about a Possible Injury

"I took a painkiller, and after that, I felt good. I am not a player who usually requests many medical timeouts during matches, but it is true that I was a bit scared at that exact moment. I was feeling a slight discomfort in my Achilles tendon, precisely an injury that many colleagues have been experiencing in these last two seasons. Perhaps that's why I got scared; I asked the physiotherapist to check the whole area, and he told me everything was fine. After the consultation, I felt great, moved as I wanted, and was able to play at the same level. I hope to feel just as good tomorrow."

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