Alexander Zverev insists Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal continue to be the guys to conquer with regards to the Grand Slams.
The 21-12 months-vintage Zverev over again showed why many agree with he's the future of men’s tennis as he efficiently defending his Citi Open title in Washington on Sunday.
It became the ninth ATP Tour singles trophy of his quick career and many accept as true with he is prepared to project the likes of Federer and Nadal inside the majors, but the German isn't always getting over excited.
“Roger and Rafa are nonetheless the fine obtainable and nevertheless competing for Grand Slam titles,” he stated. “I haven’t won a Grand Slam name. Saying I’m on their stage wouldn’t be truthful to them.”
Zverev beat 19-year-vintage Australian Alex De Minaur within the very last in what changed into the youngest ATP final in 11 years. In reality, all four semi-finalists had been 21 or more youthful as Stefanos Tsitsipas (19) and Andrey Rublev (20) had been the opposite gamers who competed within the ultimate four.
While many have raised questions on the so-known as Next Generation, Zverev is impressed with the talent that’s coming via.
“It’s not only me that’s the destiny of the game. I suppose all and sundry who made it to the semi-finals is the destiny,” he said.
“We all want to be the excellent. Some folks already assume we’re the first-class. We all have plenty of talent.”
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