LONDON, June 27 – Newly crowned Grand Slam champions Alexander Zverev and Mirra Andreeva are looking to carry the momentum from their recent Roland Garros breakthroughs into Wimbledon.
Germany's Zverev ended a long wait for a major title by defeating Flavio Cobolli to win the French Open three weeks ago, achieving this milestone on his 41st attempt. Meanwhile, 19-year-old Andreeva claimed her maiden major after just 13 starts, outplaying Poland's Maja Chwalinska in Paris.
Despite their recent successes, both players have had little time to fully absorb their achievements. Andreeva described winning Slams as "a little addiction," while Zverev noted that winning a Grand Slam has not drastically changed his life. "I think people always think that once you win a Grand Slam, your life changes in a way. I kind of figured out it really doesn't," he told reporters.
Zverev, the second seed at Wimbledon, acknowledged his historically modest record at the tournament but expressed optimism. "I hope the (London bus) saying will be true for me," he said, referring to the hope that success will come in quick succession. He faces a challenging first-round match against 37th-ranked Alexander Blockx of Belgium.
Andreeva, ranked world number five, reached the Wimbledon quarter-finals last year in only her third main-draw appearance. However, she is managing expectations after a whirlwind period since Paris.
Zverev also shared that he continues to enjoy life outside tennis, such as playing golf with friends and spending time with his daughter, emphasizing that these aspects remain unchanged despite his Grand Slam win. He feels well-prepared and confident heading into Wimbledon, stating, "I feel like I've had good preparation and I'm playing good tennis. That's all I can control and everything else will follow."
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