Zverev reaches Wimbledon fourth round with straight-sets win over Giron, eyes first quarter-final
Alexander Zverev defeated Marcos Giron 6-2, 7-6(4), 6-4 on Saturday to reach the Wimbledon round of 16 for the fourth time, matching his best result at the All England Club.
Straight-sets victory
The world No. 3 needed 2 hours and 34 minutes to dispatch the American, ranked 92nd, on Court No. 1. Zverev dominated the first set in 35 minutes, breaking twice, and relied on his serve (17 aces) throughout. Giron pushed the second set to a tiebreak, but Zverev won it 7-4, his fourth tiebreak win of the tournament. The third set saw momentum swings: Zverev led 3-0, then lost four straight games, but broke Giron in the final game to close out the match.
I feel different from last year. I'm playing better tennis. Coming here with a title helps everyone. I want to continue, of course.
Zverev's self-assessment
The 29-year-old admitted his performance was not flawless. He frequently shouted toward his box and committed unforced errors, but never looked in danger of losing. Former Wimbledon champion Michael Stich, commentating for Prime, noted the German's room for improvement.
Sometimes you come out of these matches stronger because you know you have a lot of room for improvement. He played the tiebreak very confidently.
Zverev, who won his first Grand Slam at the French Open four weeks ago, said the title has boosted his belief. "In the important moments I have more self-confidence," he added.
Road to the quarter-finals
Zverev will face Czech Jiri Lehecka, the world No. 14, who beat Spain's Jaume Munar in four sets. A win would put Zverev into his first Wimbledon quarter-final, having fallen at this stage in 2021, 2023, and 2024. Top seeds Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic remain in the draw, unlike at Roland Garros where both exited early.
German duo in last 16
Zverev's victory, combined with Jan-Lennard Struff's progress, marks the first time since 2012 that two German men have reached the Wimbledon fourth round. That year, Florian Mayer and Philipp Kohlschreiber achieved the feat.
Serena Williams withdraws
While Zverev advanced, Serena Williams was forced to pull out of her doubles comeback with sister Venus due to a knee injury. The 44-year-old's withdrawal overshadowed the day's other results.
