Alexander Zverev fails Taylor Fritz and is eliminated at Wimbledon
German tennis pro Alexander Zverev surprisingly lost to American Taylor Fritz in the round of 16 at Wimbledon. Jan-Lennard Struff also fell short against Russian Daniil Medvedev. Here's an overview of the German tennis players' matches and the quarter-finals of the Grand Slam on the sacred grass with sports betting odds.
Zverev squanders 2-0 lead and misses out on Wimbledon quarter-finals
Alexander Zverev suffered a bitter defeat against Taylor Fritz in the round of 16 of the 2024 Wimbledon Grand Slam. The German tennis pro lost in a dramatic 5-set thriller 6-4, 7-6, 4-6, 6-7, 3-6, despite having a 2-0 lead.
Zverev started the first set focused and managed to break Fritz's serve at 4-4. He then securely served out the first set 6-4.
In the second set, both players showcased strong serving games, with no break chances given. Zverev won the tiebreak and took the second set 7-6.
A spot in the Wimbledon quarter-finals seemed within reach for Zverev. However, he lost his focus in the third set and struggled with his own serve. His return shots also lacked precision, allowing Fritz to break and win the third set.
In the fourth set, Zverev initially seemed to regain control, but he faltered in the tiebreak, losing two of his own serves and falling behind 0-4. Fritz held his serve and won the tiebreak, evening the score at 2-2.
In the decisive fifth set, Zverev fell behind 0-2 after losing his serve. Despite his efforts, he couldn't break Fritz's serve, who seemed unstoppable. Zverev couldn't turn the game around and lost the final set. After his loss last year against Italian Matteo Berrettini, Zverev is once again eliminated in the Wimbledon round of 16 [English video]:
Jan-Lennard Struff loses after one-day rain delay against Daniil Medvedev
Jan-Lennard Struff lost his match in the round of 16 against Russian Daniil Medvedev and is out after his second-round win against Chinese Zhizhen Zhang. The German tennis pro lost in four sets 1-6, 3-6, 6-4, 6-7. In the first set, Struff had no answer for Medvedev, who broke his serve twice and led 5-0. Medvedev served out the first set 6-1.
In the second set, Struff kept the game close until 3-3. However, he struggled with his own serve again, allowing Medvedev to break and win the second set 6-3.
Struff played better in the third set, breaking Medvedev twice and winning the set despite losing his serve once more. The match was then suspended due to heavy rain and resumed the next day.
The fourth set featured strong serving from both players, with no break chances created. In the tiebreak, Struff again showed insecurity with his serve, allowing Medvedev to win the set and the match.
With Struff and Zverev eliminated, the last two remaining German tennis pros are out. The German tennis ladies didn't make it past the second round of the 2024 Wimbledon WTA Grand Slam.
What's next in the 2024 Wimbledon Quarterfinals?
The 2024 Wimbledon Quarterfinals feature some exciting matches. The current ATP World No. 1, Jannik Sinner of Italy, faces off against Daniil Medvedev of Russia, who defeated Struff. Carlos Alcaraz, the defending champion from Spain, plays against Tommy Paul of the USA.
Novak Djokovic of Serbia, who exited the 2024 French Open due to a knee injury, takes on Australian Alex de Minaur. Djokovic is the favorite in this match. Taylor Fritz faces Lorenzo Musetti of Italy after a remarkable comeback in the Round of 16.
A win for Djokovic could see him celebrate his eighth Wimbledon title and gain crucial points in the ATP World Ranking race, which he lost to Sinner after his French Open exit.
However, Sinner and Alcaraz are also favorites to win the Wimbledon final. Sports betting fans can place their bets on all the Quarterfinals matches at Wimbledon 2024. Bookmakers are offering the following tennis odds on average:
- Jannik Sinner to win (1.20)
- Daniil Medvedev to win (4.50)
- Carlos Alcaraz to win (1.22)
- Tommy Paul to win (4.33)
- Alex de Minaur to win (3.20)
- Novak Djokovic to win (1.36)
- Lorenzo Musetti to win (3.75)
- Taylor Fritz to win (1.29)
We'll keep you updated on the results and action on the hallowed grass courts as the 2024 Wimbledon Quarterfinals unfold.
After their early exits, fans and sports analysts are eagerly awaiting the news about the remaining German tennis players in the Wimbledon men's quarter-finals.
Despite Zverev's disappointing loss and Struff's elimination, the German news outlets are focusing on the German presence in the women's tournament, eagerly reporting on their performances in the second round of the WTA Grand Slam.
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