Zverev: 'I am playing better than other years at Wimbledon'

German tennis player Alexander Zverev has matched his best Wimbledon performance by reaching the round of 16. He secured his spot by defeating American Marcos Giron. Zverev now faces Jiri Lehecka in the next round, aiming to advance further on the London grass courts where he has not previously achieved outstanding results. The Roland Garros champion expressed contentment with his victory, particularly winning in three sets, which he deems crucial for his upcoming matches. "I think Giron also played a great match. My feeling is that I am playing much better than other times," Zverev analyzed.

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I think Giron also played a great match. My feeling is that I am playing much better than other times.

Despite being on a favorable side of the draw, Zverev is not yet focused on a potential final appearance against top players like Jannik Sinner or Novak Djokovic. "The only thing I think is that I am much better. Winning Roland Garros helps confidence and anyone would sign up for that," he stated. He emphasized that matching his best performance at Wimbledon is positive, but the tournament is just beginning, and he intends to maintain his current form.

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The only thing I think is that I am much better. Winning Roland Garros helps confidence and anyone would sign up for that.

Zverev also reflected on his personal growth and how experience helps him navigate Grand Slam tournaments. "There is always emotional wear and tear, but I have been doing this for a long time and I know how to handle situations. As someone said in tennis, you have to have memory, but for a short time. Whether you win or lose. Because the next week there is another opportunity. You have to live in the present," he advised. He added that he is calmer now than when he was younger, focusing on the present moment rather than dwelling on past results.

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There is always emotional wear and tear, but I have been doing this for a long time and I know how to handle situations. As someone said in tennis, you have to have memory, but for a short time. Whether you win or lose. Because the next week there is another opportunity. You have to live in the present.

The German player has become a role model for diabetics, aiming to normalize the situations faced by individuals with the condition, much like he has done himself.

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I am calmer now than when I was younger.