Wimbledon: Alexander Zverev beats knee injury & Cameron Norrie
London, July 6
Alexander Zverev overcame a knee problem, a marathon tiebreaker and nerves from seeing one of his sporting idols in the Royal Box in order to book a spot in Wimbledon’s fourth round.
Zverev beat Cameron Norrie — the last British man in the tournament — 6-4 6-4 7-6(15) today after converting his sixth match point in the tiebreaker on Centre Court.
He was also a bit starstruck from seeing Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola, one of several major sporting figures in the Royal Box.
Zverev is a massive fan of Bayern Munich, the German club that Guardiola coached from 2013-16.
“When I saw Pep I got so nervous for a few games there,” Zverev said, before launching a personal appeal to Guardiola. “Bayern Munich needs a coach, man. And if you’re tired of football, you can coach me on the tennis court anytime.” — AP
DAY 6: HIGHLIGHTS
A grand upset
Top seed Iga Swiatek was ousted after an upset loss to unseeded Yulia Putintseva, who won 3-6 6-1 6-2.
Medvedev rallies
Fifth seed Daniil Medvedev overcame unseeded German Jan-Lennard Struff 6-1 6-3 4-6 7-6(3) in a match that was disrupted by rain.
Jabeur sent packing
Ons Jabeur was knocked out by Ukrainian 21st seed Elina Svitolina who won 6-1 7-6(4) in the third round.
Shelton vs Sinner
Ben Shelton beat Denis Shapovalov 6-7(4) 6-2 6-4 4-6 6-2 to reach the fourth round, where he will face top seed Jannik Sinner.
