Australian Open, Alexander Zverev sticks up for Novak Djokovic

The words of Alexander Zverev

After detaching his pass for the final of the Australian Open, Alexander Zverev, in the usual post-match interview, wanted to stand up for Novak Djokovic, who, after deciding to withdraw at the beginning of the second half due to the leg problems already encountered during the march against Carlos Alcaraz, è was escorted off the court amid the booing of the public.

"Djokovic has given everything for the sport, so è unfair to boo him. We played very tough exchanges and I think he decided to retire, because é as time went on, everything would be worse for him. On the one hand I am happy to be in the final of a Slam, on the other I feel sorry for Novak, one of the best friends on the circuit. Although I won the first set, I do not feel I fully deserved the victory" began the German tennis player.

"If I were to face Sinner in the final, he would respond to my serve as if a butterfly was coming, whereas if there is; Shelton will have to deal with a player who è can serve even at 240 km/h. It will certainly be a good match between them: I hope you have the ticket. I have had my heavy defeats in Slam finals, maybe è time to take a rematch" added the world number two.

"From a technical point of view, today I changed the ball throw. I was waiting too much for the ball from the top, so we lowered it, making it more fluid. Now I hit it as high as I can. I hope I can get a good percentage of firsts in the final as well" concluded Alexander Zverev.