Alexander Zverev won his first Grand Slam title yesterday. In the final of Roland Garros, the German defeated Flavio Cobolli 3:2 (6:1, 4:6, 6:4, 6:7, 6:1).
Thus, he finally managed to break the curse that had followed him in the finals of the biggest tennis tournaments. Until yesterday's victory, he had lost three matches for the title at Grand Slams.
Novak Djokovic was emotional about the German tennis player's success. The world's best tennis player addressed Zverev in a message on social media.
"Saša, I have known you since you were 10 years old. You fought in training against my youngest brother while I competed with your older brother, Miša, on the big stage in both junior and professional competition. I have had great respect and a friendly relationship with your entire family for years. We had countless conversations about tactics, strategy, life, family, business. We had fun on and off the court. Knowing what you had to endure fighting your illness, as well as overcoming the mental barrier in your head and rejecting the critics who thought you would never win a Grand Slam makes this Grand Slam victory even more special and unforgettable. Emotions welled up in me when I saw your smiles of joy that you shared with your parents, brother and the rest of your team. I am happy that they succeeded. You absolutely deserve this success because they worked hard in every segment to get to this point. Enjoy and well done, brother," said Djokovic.
As a reminder, the Serbian tennis player, who is currently ranked seventh in the world, finished his appearance at this year's Roland Garros in the third round.
He was eliminated by young Brazilian Joao Fonseca after a great fight 3:2 (4:6, 4:6, 6:3, 7:5, 7:5).
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