In a compelling post-match conference, Alexander Zverev addressed Novak Djokovic’s experience in the US Open 2021 final, shedding light on the pressures faced by players on the brink of making history. Zverev’s remarks reflect on Djokovic’s emotional journey during the match against Daniil Medvedev and emphasize the common human experiences shared by all athletes.

US Open 2021 Finals – Daniil Medvedev absolutely demolishes Novak Djokovic – 6-4, 6-4, 6-4, winning his first major grand slam. Medvedev’s victory didn’t just win him his first grand slam but the win led him to break the big-3 wall he was bumping into for a long time. Novak Djokovic was so overwhelmed by his emotions during the US Open final against Daniil Medvedev that tears welled up in his eyes while he was still playing.

Zverev’s Recognition of Djokovic’s Performance and Pressure

During the post-match conference, Zverev openly acknowledged Djokovic as one of the world’s best players while highlighting the unique challenges that arise when players stand on the cusp of making history. Referencing the US Open final between Djokovic and Medvedev, Zverev touched upon the immense pressure that comes with such significant moments.

“Novak is one of the best players in the world, but when you’re on the brink of history, I think that adds a little bit of pressure. You remember the US Open final he had with Medvedev. The pressure, you know, we are all human. Novak is human.” Zverev added.

Zverev’s Struggles and Surprises in the Post-Match Interview

In the aftermath of his loss against Casper Ruud, Alexander Zverev opened up in a revealing post-match interview about his fitness and the surprising challenges he faced on the court. Zverev’s candid responses shed light on the difficulties he encountered during the match and his admiration for Ruud’s exceptional performance.

Alexander Zverev then delved into the physical challenges he faced and how they impacted his performance. Zverev’s candid responses shed light on the difficulties he encountered on the court and his acknowledgment of Ruud’s exceptional play. “I don’t want to take anything away from him, to be honest, but yeah, I had my struggles.” Zverev replied chuckling when asked if he was a 100% fit during the match.

The media questioned Zverev about his surprising inability to maintain his exceptional level of play, considering his impressive run leading up to the match. When asked about his performance, Zverev responded, “It’s a tough one because I think he played extremely well. I had one physical issue which kind of against him you have to run a lot, you have to fight. Like the previous match, actually. Very, very similar.”

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Zverev acknowledged Ruud’s outstanding performance and credited his opponent for playing at an exceptional level. Despite the disappointment of the loss, Zverev recognized the physical obstacle he encountered during the match, which affected his ability to compete at his highest level.

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