Zverev aims for more than third place after Wimbledon final
ESPN Tennis • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 12, 2026, 9:28 PM
Last updated Jul 12, 2026
Alexander Zverev advanced to his first Wimbledon final but lost to Jannik Sinner in five sets on Sunday. Following his victory at the French Open, Zverev expressed a desire to challenge the top players, including Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz. Zverev mentioned he is now closer to competing with them and is set to rise to No. 2 in the ATP rankings despite the loss. He stated that this Wimbledon run has given him confidence in his ability to win major titles, a sentiment echoed by Sinner, who acknowledged Zverev's near success.
- •Zverev loses to Sinner 6-7 (7), 7-6 (2), 6-3, 6-4 in final
- •Zverev to become No. 2 in ATP rankings
- •Zverev previously won the French Open this year
- •Zverev seeks to challenge top players Sinner and Alcaraz
- •Sinner praises Zverev's potential for future success
- 11:34 PMESPN Tennis — Zverev hopes to be more than '3rd guy' after run
- 9:28 PMYahoo Sports — Zverev hopes he can be more than just 'the third guy' in tennis after run to Wimbledon final
"Alexander Zverev is used to being “the third guy” in tennis. After following up his French Open title with a run to his first Wimbledon final, he's hoping to be more than that in the future. Despite losing to Jannik Sinner on Centre Court on Sunday, the 29-year-old Zverev thinks he is closer than ever to challenging the top-ranked Italian and his main rival Carlos Alcaraz and giving tennis a Big Three again.
"Alexander Zverev is used to being "the third guy" in tennis. After following up his French Open title with a run to his first Wimbledon final, he's hoping to be more than that in the future.
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External links- ESPN TennisJul 12, 2026, 11:34 PMZverev hopes to be more than '3rd guy' after run
Alexander Zverev is used to being "the third guy" in tennis. After following up his French Open title with a run to his first Wimbledon final, he's hoping to be more than that in the future.
- Yahoo SportsJul 12, 2026, 9:28 PMZverev hopes he can be more than just 'the third guy' in tennis after run to Wimbledon final
Alexander Zverev is used to being “the third guy” in tennis. After following up his French Open title with a run to his first Wimbledon final, he's hoping to be more than that in the future. Despite losing to Jannik Sinner on Centre Court on Sunday, the 29-year-old Zverev thinks he is closer than ever to challenging the top-ranked Italian and his main rival Carlos Alcaraz and giving tennis a Big Three again.
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