Alexander Zverev is not confident, he is distracted - McEnroe
In an interview with Eurosport, the seven-time Grand Slam winner John McEnroe spoke about Alexander Zverev's tough season. The American former player said: "It would be very surprising if he goes far at the US Open. Last year it seemed that he was making progress and making a turnaround, but he wasn't. It seems he doesn't manage to focus on the tennis court. I do not know what he is distracted by. It's obviously a mental issue, I am not sure it's because of the lack of self-belief or because he is distracted."
Zverev's first two matches at the US Open have gone the distance. He defeated Radu Albot in five sets in the first round and then, played another five-setter against Frances Tiafoe on Thursday. Zverev is seeded sixth in the tournament.
Meanwhile, the Yorkshire journalist that made headlines because of Alexander Zverev's praise is back. He traveled to watch Zverev play against Tiafoe. He said: "If I'd have said to any of my close friends on Tuesday that I'd be jumping on a plane and watching Sascha Zverev in Arthur Ashe Stadium on Thursday, they would have said that I was crazy. I'm usually reasonably considered. I think when I've had the opportunity working as a radio reporter, I've sometimes plucked up a bit of courage to ask a slightly left-field question of a player which has been a bit of a gamble, but this is the first time I've ever just thought, 'I'll jump on a plane to the other side of the world to watch one of my favorite tennis players.'"
from Tennis World USA https://ift.tt/2NLmrth
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