Watch tennis star Alexandar Zverev struggle with Yorkshire accent at French Open

ALEXANDER ZVEREV loves a radio journalist’s Yorkshire accent so much he promised Jonathan Pinfield “multiple questions” if he makes it to the French Open final.

The German second seed was completely taken aback by Pinfield’s northern dialect after his 2-6, 7-5, 4-6, 6-1, 6-2 second round win over Serbia’s world No 60 Dusan Lajovic.

Said Zverev, after initially failing to understand what the journalist was asking him:

“If they ever make a tournament there [Yorkshire] I’m definitely coming just because of that accent… I love it.”

Zverec, 21, was in relaxed mood on coming off court after winning the five-setter match that lasted the best part of three-and-a-half hours.

And when BCB’s Broadcast Manager & Head of Sport Pinfield piped up with a question, he replied with a smile: “Where you from, buddy?”

Alexander Zverev celebrates after his second round win over Serbia’s Dusan Lajovic

After being told he was from Yorkshire, he added: “Nice. If I ever make a tournament there I’m coming just because of that accent. Love it.

“I didn’t understand a word you’re saying, but it’s not important.”

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When Pinfield reiterated his question of whether Roland Garros could be a turning point for him at the majors, Zverev happily agreed, saying: “Sure. Why not?

“Just because you said it so nicely, I’m going to believe that now.”

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And the exchange went on:

Pinfield: “You clearly enjoy your tennis. You say… ”

Zverev: “Not as much as your accent, buddy. I love that.”

Pinfield: “I will come to all your press conferences now.”

Zverev: “I love that.”

Pinfield: “If you get to the final we’ll make sure I can ask a question, then. Because I get edged out.”

Zverev: “I’ll definitely make sure if I get to the final you’re asking multiple questions.”