‘I really feel superior!’ overjoyed Zverev appears on to Rome and Roland Garros

‘I really feel superior!’ overjoyed Zverev appears on to Rome and Roland Garros

Alexander Zverev is in excessive spirits after claiming the 2021 Madrid Masters title by defeating maiden finalist Matteo Berrettini.

Alexander Zverev got here from a set down to conquer the Italian 6-7 (8-10), 6-4, 6-Three within the longest last on the Caja Magica to this point.

“Rome can also be an occasion I like and luxuriate in,” Zverev stated following his victory. “So I hope I can carry out [in] the identical method as I did right here and we’ll see the way it goes there. I really feel superior.”

The title is Zverev’s fourth Masters 1000 title total and first since successful Madrid in 2018. The German defeated Roland Garros favourites Rafael Nadal and Dominic Thiem back-to-back in straight units en path to the ultimate, one thing that may garner some confidence forward of Paris.

“To do effectively on the French Open, you could be enjoying effectively in the course of the clay-court season,” Zverev added. “That’s in a method vital for me, as effectively.”

 

 

“On the finish of the day I gained a Masters. There’s actually little or no when it comes to greater than this one proper right here.

“I’m pleased with this achievement. Clearly, yeah, I look ahead to the following few weeks. I look ahead to what’s forward.”

Alexander Zverev will face both Hugo Dellien or Adrian Mannarino within the second spherical of the Rome Masters (as a prime seed he receives a primary spherical bye)