The expected Wimbledon final - can Zverev defeat Siner after three years?

Italian and German decide title on London grass

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Photo: Reuters
Photo: Reuters
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Clash Janika Siner i Aleksandra Zvereva is anything but an unexpected final at Wimbledon given the circumstances leading up to and during the unofficial world championship.

The German took advantage of a very good draw on his way to the final, as well as the fact that there are no Carlos Alcaraz, so he will be fighting for a Grand Slam title for the second time in a row - after winning Roland Garros in early June.

Siner, on the other hand, made it to the semifinals with little difficulty, and then, with a show of strength, came into a position to defend his title - he outclassed Novak Djokovic in three sets and is still the favorite today on Center Court in the match that starts at 17 p.m.

How good can Zverev be? If you look at tradition, his chances are not great.

- Once you win a big trophy, you know what it feels like and you believe you can do it again - said Zverev, the first German since 1995 and Boris Becker in the Wimbledon final.

Against Siner, however, it's a different story compared to the match with Flavius ​​Coboli in the Roland Garros final. Janik has defeated Zverev in the last nine duels and is on a 14-game winning streak.

- I'll have to be braver than in some of our previous matches. My forehand will play a very important role in that. It's simple - I have to impose myself - Zverev emphasized.

Janik Siner
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Siner, on the other hand, opened Wimbledon with a five-set victory against Miomir Kecmanović, later he slowly improved his form, culminating in a dominant performance in the duel with Djokovic.

- Saša is on a roll after winning Roland Garros and is playing very well and with a lot of confidence. We need to find the right plan for the final, but aggression from the baseline is a given, as is the serve that has served me well so far in the tournament - said Siner.

The Italian ace is chasing a second title and a fifth Grand Slam title overall on the famous court, against a player he hasn't lost to in almost three years - since the 2023 US Open. Then it's clear why he's the favorite, but Zverev's form is at its peak - it could be super interesting...

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