Zverev encountering major Grand Slam letdown - "Disappointing performance at Grand Slam": Zverev struggles in major tennis tournament
Alexander Zverev's hopes for a Grand-Slam triumph were dashed in the third round of the Tennis Tournament in New York, as he lost to Felix Auger-Aliassime.
The world number three entered the match with low confidence due to his poor form, and it seemed to affect his performance. Zverev admitted to playing too passively because he had no feel for his forehand or backhand. His serve, which is usually a strength, struggled in the third set, leading to going down a break.
Zverev's inability to break his opponent's serve, aside from the first set, was crucial in the match. Auger-Aliassime recorded 50 direct ace winners in the match, while Zverev had only 29. Zverev had a chance to lead 2-0 against Auger-Aliassime but failed to convert a set point.
Zverev's back pain, a persistent issue, was also a factor in his loss. He touched his back during the match, indicating discomfort. Despite this, Zverev stated that his back pain won't go away until he gets a shot, but he doesn't want to use it as an excuse for his loss.
Meanwhile, Jan-Lennard Struff is the only remaining German in the singles competition. He will challenge Novak Djokovic in the Round of 16 during the German night on Monday.
Unfortunately for Laura Siegemund, her tournament came to an end earlier. She suffered a 0:6, 1:6 defeat against Jekaterina Alexandrova.
Daniel Altmaier had to retire from the tournament due to thigh problems against Alex de Minaur, while the search results do not provide the name of the doctor who regularly treats Alexander Zverev for his back injury.
Zverev believes he played poorly in the tournament and his hopes for a Grand-Slam triumph will have to wait another year. His poor performance at the Tennis Tournament in New York for the last two years adds to the disappointment. Nevertheless, Zverev remains one of the top contenders for future Grand-Slam titles, and his fans will be eagerly waiting for his next opportunity.
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