The Serbian Novak Djokovic and the german Alexander Zverev They must be careful today, Monday, at the All England Lawn Tennis Club in London. They are threatening to struggle at Wimbledon. Although, if they succeed in the challenge, their future in the English capital is tied together.
The seven-time champion ‘No’, 37 years old and world No. 2, he was unable to remove the right knee pad protecting the meniscus that was operated on in Paris a month ago. Hold the joint. “I’m not hurting, but the muscles around it are because they have to work harder. I’m worried about my ability to move, which I have to train during the tournament,” explained Balkan.
An accident jeopardized his presence at Wimbledon, but he arrived in time to attempt another of his physical ‘miracles’. He treads on familiar ground, because of experience in bad situations and because he knows every secret of the London garden. He is just one title away from equaling the eight record of Roger Federer.
You feel more insecure Alexander Zverev, 27 years old and world No. 4. Despite his great service, grass was not part of his preferences. Until now. He is an athlete again after saving his career by breaking his ankle at Roland Garros 2022. He has matured, and he does not want to miss any opportunity.
Not even in the grass. A recent finalist at Roland Garros, he feels he can break his ceiling at Wimbledon, which is the round of 16.
Threats are concerning, for both. The Danish Holger Rune, 21 years old and number 15, he was called to form a triumvirate of power with Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner, but he has not yet reached the level of these Grand Slam champions. But on a day of inspiration it can mean trouble for anyone.
Also Novak Djokovicwhom he meets for the sixth time, with a 3-2 record for the Serbian, who often finds it difficult to face the electric and cheeky Scandinavian, quarterfinalist of Wimbledon 2023.
Go for Zverev one of the best tennis players, the American Taylor Fritz, recent winner on the Eastbourne grass. He wants to repeat the Wimbledon 2022 quarterfinals at the expense of the German, who has an asset: he did not pay much attention to the grass, but in the two times he met the North American in this Grand Slam, he passed it, for a favorable combined 5- 3, 3-3 in most recent.
Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner They did their part, they made it to the quarterfinals. The other two top-4 have a chance today, Monday, in the middle, with two opponents.
The program this Monday at the headquarters
2:30 p.m
Elena Rybakina (Kaz/4)-Anna Kalinskaya (Rus/17)
Taylor Fritz (USA/13)-Alexander Zverev (Ale/4)
Holger Rune (Din/15)-Novak Djokovic (Srb/2)
Source: La Verdad
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