Andrea Petkovic does not agree that Alexander Zverev’s mindset is stopping the German from changing into a Grand Slam champion as she expects the present world No. 7 to make a giant breakthrough at one level and obtain his largest purpose.
Two weeks in the past, the 27-year-old fell one win in need of touchdown his first Main after Jannik Sinner ousted him 6-3 7-6 (4) 6-3 within the Australian Open remaining.
After the loss, a crushed Zverev did not conceal how he felt about his efficiency, saying that he “was not good enough” and that he was “completely outplayed” by his rival.
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4 and a half years in the past, the German missed out on an impressive likelihood to win his first Grand Slam after he blew a two-set lead and in addition did not serve out for the title in opposition to Alexander Zverev – the Austrian gained the 2020 US Open remaining 2-6 4-6 6-4 6-3 7-6 (6).
Final June, Zverev was additionally up by two units to 1 in opposition to Carlos Alcaraz within the French Open earlier than the Spaniard emphatically got here again to win 6-3 2-6 5-7 6-1 6-2.
Petkovic: I am satisfied Zverev has the psychological energy to win a Grand Slam
“I don’t think that Sascha’s problem is psychological, because if he had this problem, how could he have reached the second place in the world?” the 2014 French Open semifinalist stated on the Becker Petkovic Podcast.
“He himself has everything necessary for a great triumph. I am convinced that Alexander has the mental strength for such a triumph, as well as all the shots, but the question is whether he believes in it himself.
“He will have to solve this problem. I am optimistic and I am convinced that sooner or later he will achieve it.”
“I’m simply not ok, it’s so simple as that.”
In his post-final presser at Melbourne Park, Zverev very truthfully reporters that he did not need to end his profession with out a Grand Slam and listen to sure tales about his profession.
