Wilander: "I'm not sure Zverev believed he could beat Sinner"

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Alexander Zverev put on a brilliant performance yesterday against Jannik Sinner in the final of Wimbledon 2026, but it was not enough for him to win his second consecutive Grand Slam. Despite the good level displayed, former world number 1 Mats Wilander has questioned his mentality, believing he is still far from the Italian player and Carlos Alcaraz in that aspect.

"I imagined that, after his title at Roland Garros, Zverev would play with more freedom, but there is still a gap. Not physical, but mental. I'm not sure he truly believed he could beat Sinner. That being said, I would say the margin will shrink a bit more after this final, and Sascha should keep closing the distance over the next twelve months at least. For a player of his caliber, Alcaraz and Sinner cannot remain untouchable forever," he stated in an interview with L'Equipe.

Wilander sees Sinner and Alcaraz above Zverev

It is true that 'Sascha' showed himself to be much more confident in his game in yesterday's match, especially with his forehand, which is usually his weakest shot. However, Wilander acknowledges that "Jannik demonstrated, just like Alcaraz, that he remains a level above when it comes to crucial points, the ones that change the course of a match." The good news for the German player is that he is on the right path and is gradually changing the dynamic.

So far, he secured his first Grand Slam title at Roland Garros, and at Wimbledon, he went from never reaching the quarterfinals to making it to his first final and coming close to defeating Sinner. In fact, he has now reached at least the final in all 4 Grand Slams of the circuit, confirming he is experiencing the peak of his career.

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