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4 Jul 2026 | 20.40
Alexander Zverev continues to make a very serious bid for the title at Wimbledon. The German advanced to the round of 16 after a commanding victory over Marcos Giron in three sets, only dropping one set throughout the tournament and confirming the excellent form he arrived in London with.
The reigning Roland Garros champion now equals his best result in the All England Club and will face Czech Jiri Lehecka for a spot in the quarterfinals.
After several years in which grass did not bring out his best, Zverev seems to have finally found the formula to compete at the highest level on this surface. Today, he once again displayed solidity with his serve, dominance from the baseline, and superiority in crucial moments of the match. The German, currently experiencing one of the best moments of his career after clinching his first Grand Slam in Paris, exudes a confidence he had not been able to show at Wimbledon until now. He acknowledges that he is playing better than ever in London and believes the tournament "has just begun."
Alexander Zverev reflects on his latest victory
"I am very pleased with the match, I think he also played a great game. Winning in three sets is very helpful for me looking ahead to the next matches and rounds, so I am happy to keep moving forward. I feel like I am playing much better than in previous years."
Serious title contender
"What helps me the most right now is that I am playing much better, it's as simple as that. I am playing much better than in previous years here at Wimbledon. Obviously, winning Roland Garros greatly boosts confidence, I think anyone would sign up to arrive at Wimbledon as the Roland Garros champion. Matching my best result here is good, but I feel like this year the tournament has just begun. I am pleased with where I am and how I am playing, and I want to continue this way."
Experience, his best ally
"Emotionally, there is always some wear and tear, but I am almost 30 years old and have been on the circuit for a long time. I know how to handle the highest and lowest moments; this only comes with age. I love a quote I once heard: in tennis, you must have a short memory, both for the good and the bad. If you lose, the next week you have another chance. If you win, two weeks later you have another Grand Slam. It is necessary to focus on the present."
Zverev, a role model for those living with diabetes
"I have a foundation for children with diabetes; I was one of those children when I was diagnosed. If, as a foundation or simply as a tennis player, we can help even one child or one family, I will be the happiest person in the world. Today, there are many great role models with diabetes, not just athletes but also actors or musicians. I think it demonstrates that diabetes should not set limits, that you can dream of the biggest things in the world and achieve them.
Many children with diabetes cannot go on school trips because teachers do not want to take on that responsibility, so we organize alternative activities with qualified personnel to assist them. Moreover, in some parts of the world, a child may not survive more than a few days after diagnosis without treatment. We already provide medication and everything necessary for over 1,200 children to live with diabetes for a year. It is probably what I am most proud of."
Peace on and off the court
"I do not think too much about anything; each player can do what they believe helps. I am much calmer now; when I was young, I was completely the opposite. The longer you spend on the circuit, the calmer you become."
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Zverev encuentra su mejor versión en Wimbledon y lanza un aviso a sus rivales
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