The “Big Four” of Andy Murray, Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal has swept the past 14 Wimbledons. Their peers, fans and pundits have all marvelled at their domination. “I think it's the pursuit of excellence each and every day. I think that's what those four guys have done better than everybody, ever in tennis,” Milos Raonic said. “Despite how it could have been very discouraging for Novak being behind Roger and Rafa for so many years, then Andy the same thing, being behind a bunch. They just pursued excellence each and every day.” But all dynasties come to an end, right? ATPWorldTour.com looks at four players who might have what it takes to hoist the Gentleman's Singles Trophy...
#NextGenATP German Alexander Zverev will play in the second week of a Grand Slam for the first time this fortnight at The Championships. The 20-year-old right-hander secured his spot in the fourth round on Saturday with a straightforward 6-4, 6-4, 6-2 victory against Austrian qualifier Sebastian Ofner on No. 2 Court. Zverev had reached the third round of a Grand Slam on three prior occasions – last year's Roland Garros (l. Dominic Thiem) and Wimbledon (l. Tomas Berdych) and the Australian Open earlier this year (l. Rafael Nadal). But the celebrated 6'6” right-hander broke through on Saturday when he displayed the level of tennis that helped him crack the Top 10 of the Emirates ATP Rankings in May. [ALSO LIKE]...
#NextGenATP German Alexander Zverev will play in the second week of a Grand Slam for the first time this fortnight at The Championships. The 20-year-old right-hander secured his spot in the fourth round on Saturday with a straightforward 6-4, 6-4, 6-2 victory against Austrian qualifier Sebastian Ofner on No. 2 Court. Zverev had reached the third round of a Grand Slam on three prior occasions – last year's Roland Garros (l. Dominic Thiem) and Wimbledon (l. Tomas Berdych) and the Australian Open earlier this year (l. Rafael Nadal). But the celebrated 6'6” right-hander broke through on Saturday when he displayed the level of tennis that helped him crack the Top 10 of the Emirates ATP Rankings in May. [ALSO LIKE]...
NextGenATP German Alexander Zverev talks about reaching the fourth round at a Grand Slam for the first time. Video courtesy Wimbledon. Watch more videos at www.wimbledon.com.
Alexander Zverev will have a chance to reach the second week of a Grand Slam for the first time this Wimbledon fortnight. The 20-year-old German, No. 12 in the Emirates ATP Rankings, dismissed fellow #NextGenATP player Frances Tiafoe 6-3, 6-4, 6-3 to advance to the third round of a Grand Slam for the fourth time. “It's always nice to get a quick one in the beginning of the tournament. I've had two three-set matches now, which is very, very nice. I felt pretty good out there. Serving well, playing well from the baseline... I'm very happy to be through,” Zverev said. Zverev also reached the third round at last year's Roland Garros and Wimbledon, and at the 2017 Australian Open....
