Roger Federer sees Alexander Zverev as a possible Wimbledon champion

Roger Federer sees Alexander Zverev as a possible Wimbledon champion

Roger Federer believes in Zverev's Wimbledon chances

The former tennis superstar Roger Federer believes that Olympic champion Alexander Zverev has what it takes to win Wimbledon. "I think he could win Wimbledon. It remains to be seen whether it will happen this year or next year," said the 42-year-old Swiss, who is present at Wimbledon as a guest, in an interview with "Prime Video". Federer emphasized the importance of self -confidence for Zverev.

The eight-time Wimbledon champion explained that it was crucial for the Hamburg player, like to survive the first week of the tournament for all top players. Federer praised Zverev's skills on lawn, since he had already defeated him in the semi -finals of the Rasm tournament in Halle 2016.

Zverev will compete against the British Cameron Norrie this Saturday and could move into the round of 16 with a win. The Finalist of the French Open convinced in the first two rounds and spoke of a changed attitude to the lawn tennis. He feels like a real title candidate in Wimbledon for the first time, although he has not yet won a Grand Slam title.

- Nag