“I Miss Them”: Alexander Zverev Breaks Down After Heart-Rending Defeat at US Open 2020 Finals
Follow Us
It was just a matter of time before the emotions arrived on the surface after one of the toughest Grand Slam finals. Alexander Zverev broke down in tears after a heart-breaking 6-2, 6-4, 4-6, 3-6, 7-6(6) loss to Dominic Thiem in the US Open 2020 finals.
The exchange between the two players in the trophy presentation ceremony gave a glimpse of the respect they share. An emotional Zverev started his speech by congratulating one of his greatest rivals but also one of his best friends on the Tour. He then broke down while referring to his parents, who recently tested positive for the coronavirus and could not fly to New York with him.
Respect between the two players
ADVERTISEMENT
Article continues below this ad
“First of all, I want to congratulate Dominic on the first of many Grand Slams. This is not the only one. I wish you would have missed a little bit more, so I could have held that trophy, but here I am giving the runner-up speech,” Zverev said on the court after receiving the runner-up trophy.
“Obviously I want to thank my team for sticking with me. The last two years haven’t been easy in my tennis career. We’re definitely on the way up. One day we’re going to lift that trophy up together,” he expressed.
Trending
Madrid Open: Disappointed Coco Gauff Fans Demand Rightful Streaming of Her Intense Encounter Against Madison Keys
April 29, 2024 06:39 PM EDT
‘RIP Beautiful’ – Serena Williams’ Ex-Coach Mourns 15-YO Teenager’s Tragic Death Who Succumbed to Prolonged Bullying
May 01, 2024 03:38 PM EDT
‘Coco Come Collect Your Coach’ – Fans Brutally Troll Brad Gilbert as He Naively Falls for Carlos Alcaraz Involved Misinformation
May 01, 2024 12:05 PM EDT
Coco Gauff Brushing Aside Madrid Open Heart-Break With ‘Sexy’ Dinner Date Impresses Boyfriend Jalen Sera and Danielle Collins
May 02, 2024 05:57 AM EDT
WTA Rankings Update: Aryna Sabalenka’s No. 2 Ranking in Threat as She Narrowly Escapes Humiliation to Coco Gauff
April 30, 2024 04:30 PM EDT
Get instantly notified of the hottest Tennis stories via Google! Click on Follow Us and Tap the Blue Star.
Follow Us
Alexander Zverev in tears after emotional final
ADVERTISEMENT
Article continues below this ad
The tears then started to flow for Zverev as he spoke about his parents.
“They’re always with me in every single tournament that I go to. Unfortunately, my dad and mother tested positive… and they couldn’t have gone with me. I miss them. Man, this is tough. I’m sure they’re sitting at home and even though I lost, they’re pretty proud,” he said further.
Thiem was gracious in victory after one of his toughest matches ever where he struggled with injury and came back from two sets down.
ADVERTISEMENT
Article continues below this ad
This is Thiem’s 8th win in 10 matches against the German. Despite the loss, it was a breakthrough event for Alexander Zverev who played his first Grand Slam final.