Zverev, against the ‘dictatorship’ of Alcaraz and Djokovic: “It’s a lack of respect”

The US Open 2023 begins this Sunday in the round of 16, and will do so with two favorites over the rest: Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic.

Spanish and Serbian They have shown throughout the season that they are both the best in the worldand their recent rivalries at Wimbledon and Cincinnati finals have left their mark on fans around the world.

So there, It is not surprising that in New York they dream of seeing number 1 and number 2 again in the grand finals. next Sunday, something everyone disagrees on.

This is the case of Alexander Zverevwho in the final hours raised the tone to defend the remaining tennis player fighting the tournament.

“I think it’s disrespectful to others to assume that Alcaraz and Djokovic are destined to play in the final here. I understand that the press is looking for stories related to them, they like rivals,” said Zverev at a press conference.

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“It’s natural for the media to look for a story. Now it’s Carlos and Novak. Last year it was Rafa against everyone. In 2021, it’s a kind of triangle between me and Novak, Daniil… Many tennis players avoid that rivalry and we will give it our all. There are players who have both lost. It’s disrespectful to talk about the final when your next opponent is still here.“said the German, who on Saturday defeated Grigor Dimitrov in the third round 6-7 (2/7), 7-6 (10/8), 6-1 and 6-1 in 3 hours and 42 minutes.

His next rival is, on Monday, Jannik Sinner, with whom he will share a place in the quarterfinals. There, barring a big surprise, he will meet Carlos Alcaraz in what will be a good opportunity to turn into action his words about the dominance of the Murcian player.

The previous ones were favorableas they have prevailed in three of their five previous encounters, although two of the latter have fallen, and very clearly too, to the side of Alcaraz.