Tennis

Sinner blasts Zverev for excuse, Madrid Masters hope to feature Nadal

 

Jannik Sinner reacted to the comment made by Alexander Zverev after he beat him in the knockout stage of the French Open.

Zverev lost to the 19-year-old in the fourth round, having gone into the tournament in fine form after just reaching his first Grand Slam final in New York.

The German tennis sensation had claimed that he was unwell. This fuelled fears he had contracted Covid which stopped his parents from watching him in the US Open final against Dominic Thiem. However, Sinner seemed to take an offence in the comment as he saw it very differently.

Speaking with Corriere, Sinner showed respect to his counterpart because he has won more games than him and has more experience on the circuit. While describing the 23-year-old German as a great player, Sinner, however, didn’t respect his statements.

The 19-year-old Italian tennis player also added that Zverev contradicted himself a lot after the Roland Garros exit.

According to Sinner, Zveres had claimed to have had a fever but ran more than him in the third and fourth sets of the tournament. This to Sinner is an unnecessary excuse adding that top players like Roger Federer or Rafael Nadal would never have said such.

Sinner was eventually stopped from proceeding into the semi-finals of Roland Garros by the eventual winner, Rafael Nadal in the quarter-finals.

In another development, Madrid Masters director, Feliciano Lopez is hoping to see Rafael Nadal, plays in the tournament.

He is therefore hoping that it attracts all of the Big Three Nadal, Roger Feder and Novack Djokovic again as seen in2019. Nadal is the one he wants the most because he is a Spaniard. Playing a home tournament as world number one player will give the tournament a huge boost.

But Nadal, Djokovic and Federer choose their schedules carefully. It could be recalled that Federer has missed almost all of 2020 with injury, which he already had surgery on.

 

Written by: Oladipupo Mojeed

About the Author


Written by DafaNews

DafaNews brings you the most highlighted news in the world of Sports. It serves you up-to-date matches, scores, live streams, fantasy games and quizzes. Our news covers prestigious leagues and events – Premier League, Champions League, World Cup and many more.

Related Post
Share
Published by
DafaNews

Recent Posts

Valencia pleads with La Liga for postponement of game against Real Madrid

Valencia have pleaded with the La Liga authorities to postpone its match with Real Madrid… Read More

October 31, 2024

Dubois gets permission to face new challenger

Daniel Dubois has been given the go-ahead from the International Boxing Federation (IBF) to fight… Read More

October 31, 2024

Manchester United faces a brick wall ahead of Amorim’s appointment

Manchester United has seen their attempt to appoint Rúben Amorim as Erik ten Hag's successor… Read More

October 31, 2024

Randal Kolo Muani set to leave PSG

Reports have emanated from France that Randal Kolo Muani could leave Paris Saint-Germain for as… Read More

October 31, 2024

Dortmund chief Sebastian Kehl drums support for Nuri Sahin despite early season woes

Nuri Sahin has come under fire after Borussia Dortmund's start this term, but has received… Read More

October 31, 2024

Chet Holmgren Shines as Thunder Defeat Spurs, Besting Rival Victor Wembanyama

In an early showdown between two of the NBA’s most promising young big men, Chet… Read More

October 31, 2024