Alexander Zverev starts on Monday in Wimbledon as a favorite against the Frenchman Arthur Rinderknech (world ranking place 70) in the tournament – but the tasks could quickly grow up.
Already in the third round, Germany’s best tennis professional threatens a duel with the former finalist Matteo Berrettini (Italy/No. 32).
On the way, Zverev, number three of the seed list, could meet his fear opponents Daniil Medvedev (No. 9) or Taylor Fritz (USA/No. 5). A possible semi-final opponent is top favorite Carlos Alcaraz (Spain/No. 2), who won the lawn classic in the past two years and came to London with a series of 18 victories.
Only three German men in the field of participants
So far, Zverev (28) has never survived the round of 16 in Wimbledon, but in the preparation with the final of Stuttgart (defeat against Fritz) and the semi -finals in Halle/Westphalia (defeat against Medvedev). Zverev is one of only three German professionals in the men’s field – so few were last started in 1983. Only three German players are “Definitely not satisfactory “said national coach Michael Kohlmann. “Even if you have an absolute top star with number three in the world.” Kohlmann also knows: It is probably due to Zverev to conceal this balance of terror on the Church Road – but this requires the best rasping tennis that Zverev can play.
Tatjana Maria could meet Pegula early
For women, Tatjana Maria (Bad Saulgau) protrudes from a quartet after her sensational title at the preparation tournament in the London Queen’s Queen. The 37-year-old, who had reached the Wimbledon semi-finals in 2022, meets Katie Elynets from the USA. Already in round two Jessica Pegula (USA), which was placed in position, could wait.
The Germans Round matches In Wimbledon in the overview:
Alexander Zverev (Hamburg/No. 3) – Arthur Rinderknech
Daniel Altmaier (Kempen) – Gabriel Diallo (Canada)
Jan -Lennard Struff (Warstein) – Filip Misolic (Austria)
Tatjana Maria (Bad Saulgau) – Katie Porynets (USA)
Eva Lys (Hamburg) – Yuan Yue (China)
Laura Siegemund (Metzingen) – Peyton Stearns (USA)
Ella Seidel (Hamburg) – Jessica Bouzas Maneiro (Spain)