Djokovic - Zverev: challenges the ambition of the king

This is the battle of two of the best players from the beginning of the tournament, with Djokovic winning, and Zverev has only once lost. Both also have no physical problems, when the matches are often over. Zverev even played a set in half in the fourth round, thanks to rival Tallon Griekokoor gave up due to injury. They have not met each other again on this yard, since the Serbia star won the semi -final Roland Garros 2019. "At the level of Grand Slam, Djokovic was much better than me at that time," Zverev repeated the failure six years ago. "We have played many matches since then, including Grand Slam matches. Sometimes I won, sometimes lost, but in general, it was difficult matches. I like the competition with Djokovic and see it as a motivation ". They have in common is excellent in most of the pitch, although the soil is still the place where they are hard to promote the strongest point compared to the other two surfaces. One of them is the serve, the weapon that Djokovic has built firmly in the second half of his career, and Zverev always rely on it as a fulcrum. "He has been at the peak of this sport for decades. I have always been waiting for a hard battle with him". He reached the semi -finals for at least the last four years, and last year lost only to Carlos Alcaraz in the long final of the set. Serbia player has a series of 21 wins on the red dust yard in Paris, not inferior to anyone but Nadal in the past half decade. Last year Nole withdrew from the quarterfinals for knee surgery.

Djokovic's performance is improving, with the title of ATP 250 in Switzerland last week, and earlier to the Australian semi -finals expanded, the Miami finals expand. "Never think Djokovic will stand outside at the Grand Slam ", Zverev answered when there were doubts about the competitiveness of the 38 -year -old opponent. "For me, Alcaraz was the brightest, followed by Sinner and Djokovic. I still believe in the experience of Djokovic ". The winner is more likely to confront Sinner and Alcaraz respectively to reach the title. Zverev is in the Greatest Grand Slam team, and Djokovic wants to strengthen its position with the 25th Cup - something no one in history has reached.

A long match with durable balls is easy to imagine, unless Djokovic changes tactics to distribute. Zverev has the advantage of youth, but the condition of the German player is not perfect. Before going to Paris, he lost many startups and suffered a serious illness. On the other side of the net, Djokovic has not met the really worthy opponent from the beginning of the tournament, and may lose the beat if Zverev pushed to the limit of each ball. "Zverev has the experience of Grand Slam. His only problem is to play the right ability. At this point, it is also the problem of Djokovic ".

In the remaining quarterfinals that takes place today, Sinner will fight Alexander Bblik, the first time in the round of eight Grand Slam. Bublik has nothing to lose and can surprise Sinner at a few times. But in general, the Italian player shone on the door because of his superior level and incredible stability from Rome Masters. 5/6).

Women: Madison Keys - Coco Gauff (16h), Mirra Andreeva - Lois Boisson (17h30).