Alexander Zverev expresses confidence after Djokovic's exit from Roland Garros

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Last updated May 31, 2026

Alexander Zverev expresses confidence after Djokovic's exit from Roland Garros

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Alexander Zverev expressed optimism for his chances at the French Open following the surprising early exits of Novak Djokovic and Jannik Sinner. Djokovic lost to Joao Fonseca in a five-set match, while Carlos Alcaraz is absent due to injury. Zverev, who has previously reached three Grand Slam finals, is focused on his upcoming match against Jesper de Jong. He has secured straight-set victories in his first three matches in Paris and aims to capitalize on the opportunities presented by the depleted field.

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•Zverev plays Jesper de Jong next in the tournament.
•Djokovic's loss opens up the draw for Zverev.
•Zverev has won his last two matches against De Jong.
•Zverev aims for his first Grand Slam title with top rivals eliminated.
•Zverev reached the Roland Garros final in 2024.

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6:08 PMYahoo Sports — After Novak Djokovic’s surprise exit, Alexander Zverev issues a chillingly confident message to rivals

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Alexander Zverev has never been closer to breaking through for his first Grand Slam title, with the field in Paris opening up in a way that has put him right at the forefront. After Jannik Sinner’s early exit from Roland Garros, Novak Djokovic was the next to fall, beaten by Joao Fonseca in a five-set thriller.
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Yahoo SportsMay 31, 2026, 6:08 PM
After Novak Djokovic’s surprise exit, Alexander Zverev issues a chillingly confident message to rivals
Alexander Zverev has never been closer to breaking through for his first Grand Slam title, with the field in Paris opening up in a way that has put him right at the forefront. After Jannik Sinner’s early exit from Roland Garros, Novak Djokovic was the next to fall, beaten by Joao Fonseca in a five-set thriller.

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