Tennis News: Alexander Zverev will lead the German team to the ATP Cup in Sydney from January 2 and says it is a big challenge for him.
After finishing the 2021 season by winning the ATP final in Turin, Alexander Zverev is determined to keep the momentum going while representing Germany in the ATP Cup. Zverev, who won six titles in 2021, was part of the German squad that advanced to last year’s ATP Cup semi-finals.
“We’re here as a team and we’re trying to win. Last year we made it to the semi-finals, beating two really good teams, namely Canada and the defending champions Serbia. world must play its part in this team both on and off the pitch, ”Zverev said.
In this ATP Cup, Germany is in Group C and Zverev will face the British Cameron Norrie, the American Taylor Fritz and the Canadian Felix Auger-Aliassime.
“Yes, all games are tough. I will start the year playing against world number 12 Cameron Norrie. It is a big challenge. I will know exactly where I am after the first games,” Zverev said.
Zverev will be supported by world number 51 Jan-Lennard Struff, who is making his third ATP Cup appearance this time around. The 31-year-old will look to maintain his solid form during the tournament, knowing it won’t be easy as he faces Daniel Evans, John Isner and Denis Shapovalov, all ranked above him.
“If you look at the rankings, all my opponents are above me. So it’s going to be very difficult. We are in a difficult group. I always look forward to playing for Germany. I’m happy to be with my teammates here, it’s great, ”said Struff.
Meanwhile, in doubles, Germany were represented by experienced duo Kevin Krawietz and Tim Puetz. During this time, Michael Kohlmann acted as captain.
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