Zverev confident of Wimbledon success after third round victory
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 2, 2026, 6:58 PM
Last updated Jul 2, 2026
Alexander Zverev advanced to the third round of Wimbledon with a straight-sets win against Valentin Royer, 6-1, 6-3, 7-6 (7-3). Following his recent victory at the French Open, Zverev expressed optimism about his chances at Wimbledon, stating that a big result is feasible this year. He emphasized the importance of maintaining focus and taking each match seriously. Zverev will next face American Marcos Giron in the tournament.
- •Zverev won against Royer in straight sets.
- •He achieved his 50th Tour-level match-win on grass.
- •Zverev's victory follows his first Grand Slam win at the French Open.
- •He will meet Marcos Giron in the next round.
- 7:12 PMYahoo Sports — Wimbledon success 'definitely possible this year' - Zverev
- 6:58 PMBBC Sport — Wimbledon success 'definitely possible this year' - Zverev
"Alexander Zverev is taking confidence from winning last month's French Open into his latest tilt to win Wimbledon.
"Alexander Zverev is taking confidence from winning last month's French Open into his latest tilt to win Wimbledon.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 2, 2026, 7:12 PMWimbledon success 'definitely possible this year' - Zverev
Alexander Zverev is taking confidence from winning last month's French Open into his latest tilt to win Wimbledon.
- BBC SportJul 2, 2026, 6:58 PMWimbledon success 'definitely possible this year' - Zverev
Alexander Zverev is taking confidence from winning last month's French Open into his latest tilt to win Wimbledon.
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