Zverev explique la raison pour laquelle il n'était pas du tout content du tableau de l'Open d'Australie 2026

Alexander Zverev, ranked third in the world, showed a very good level of tennis in his debut at the Open de Australia 2026. The third seed of the first Grand Slam of the season reacted perfectly to turn around a match that didn't start as he would have liked.

Despite facing a resilient Gabriel Diallo, the German player managed to find the openings to fulfill his role as the favorite in the match and advance to the second round of the Open de Australia 2026. Minutes later, during the press conference, the German player explained why he wasn't too happy with the draw he got in Melbourne, in addition to discussing his preparation for the tournament.

"He is a great player. He is very young, with a lot of talent and power. At the beginning of the match, I didn't play too well. I gave him too many opportunities, was too defensive, but sometimes this happens in the first round of a Grand Slam. I am happy with how I played in the second, third, and fourth set, as I thought it was at a high level for me," explained Alexander Zverev in the press conference after his first victory at the Open de Australia 2026.

Alexander Zverev and his preparation for the Open de Australia 2026

"I would have liked to play more matches in the United Cup, without a doubt. We lost against Poland, who eventually won the title. That was it for us. The preparation in training was quite good. I had good training sessions. I had many and spent a lot of time here in Melbourne. I would have loved to play a few more matches, but that's how things go. We won the tournament two years ago. This time we lost in the group stage. Sometimes, that's how it is."

Gabriel Diallo, a real challenge for Alexander Zverev at the Open de Australia 2026

"Once you've won, it's easy to say that you're happy because you got the win, but for example, at Wimbledon last year, I lost against a similar player in the first round. After winning and getting through that match, yes, it's positive, without a doubt, because you've been tested and know where you stand and what your level is, especially in tough moments, but before, when the draw comes out and you haven't played... And I'm not here as a winner, it's not something pleasant or eagerly anticipated. In the end, of course, I am happy with how I took on the challenge and, above all, with how I played the last three sets."

After overcoming the Canadian Gabriel Diallo with a very good reaction in four sets in the first round of the Open de Australia 2026, Alexander Zverev is waiting in the second round for the winner of the match between Alexei Popyrin and Alexandre Muller.

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