Former coach Boris Becker predicts the course of Djokovic's French Open clash with Zverev
In the upcoming quarter-finals of the French Open, a high-profile battle is set to take place, with 24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic taking on Germany's Zverev. This match is not only about the glory of the pair, but also a chance for Djokovic to break the all-time record, and if he wins, he will surpass Margaret Court in the total number of Grand Slam titles.
Djokovic's former coach, Boris Becker, gave his opinion on the match. Becker pointed out that the main motivation for Djokovic's continued presence in tennis is to win Grand Slam tournaments.
'The magic number of 25 clearly hangs in his mind, which is why he is perhaps the most dangerous in a Grand Slam tournament. Becker said in an interview with TNT Sports.
However, Becker also believes that Djokovic is no longer as brave as he once was. He said Zverev is perhaps the most physically fit of the active players, prefers to play long and enjoy challenges.
Becker analyzed:
"If it's a physical competition, I'm definitely more optimistic about Sasha. He's younger and in better shape. The French Open is a physically demanding tournament that pushes players to their limits in three to four hours, and Zverev has an advantage over Djokovic in this regard. But in the end, we'll see what will be deciding. ”
At the same time, Becker mentioned that Djokovic comes from the era of Federer and Nadal, when mental games had a big impact on the outcome of a match, and young players like Zverev were relatively more relaxed in this regard. But he also believes that Djokovic will give it his all and muster all his resources to win this match. At the moment, Becker thinks the match will be won or lost, and although Zverev has a slight advantage in theory, the field is changing rapidly, and Djokovic will definitely go all out to prove his quality.
Looking back at the past meetings between the two, the head-to-head record is 8:5. The two met for the first time in the final of the 2017 Rome Masters, and Djokovic lost the match. In the semi-finals of the Australian Open in January, Djokovic retired due to injury, allowing Zverev to win the match.
In this meeting at the French Open, Zverev said that he expects to face Djokovic, who is at the peak of his form.
"He's won 24 Grand Slams and he's never going to be a dark horse. He certainly knows how to play and what it means to play key battles on the Grand Slam stage. In the face of the interview, Zverev said.
In his opinion, Djokovic has always been one of the favourites. Alcaraz is the favourite to win the title, followed by himself, Sinner and Djokovic. Despite the tough draw, Zverev is still looking forward to competing with the best in the world.
In this French Open quarter-final matchup, will Djokovic continue his legend with his experience and tenacity, or will Zverev create new brilliance with his youthful energy and excellent physical ability?
Tonight is the time to be seen!
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