Alexander Zverev confirms his immediate plans after winning the French Open

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Alexander Zverev has just experienced a busy few weeks at the French Open, which he ended by lifting the trophy.

The 29-year-old German is now a Grand Slam champion, having defeated Flavio Cobolli in a five-set epic in Paris.

Zverev will now switch his focus to the grass-court swing, which is already underway on the ATP Tour in Germany and the Netherlands.

He is, however, not ready to make an immediate return to the court just yet, with the German now confirming his plans following his French Open success.

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Alexander Zverev confirms his plans after French Open win

Speaking to the ATP website, Zverev said: “I will not practise for a couple of days, but I have to go to Germany.

“I have to do my duties now, and then on Thursday I’ll be in Halle practising already preparing for the next tournament.

“This is our life, this is tennis.”

Halle hosts the Terra Wortmann Open later this month, with the ATP 500 event coinciding with Queen’s in London.

Immediately after that, Wimbledon returns to the calendar.

Rafael Nadal messaged Alexander Zverev throughout the French Open

Zverev has now followed in the footsteps of many icons who have won the French Open before him, namely Rafael Nadal.

The King of Clay claimed a record 14 titles in Paris during his phenomenal career, with his latest actions in the French capital involving regular contact with the eventual champion.

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Zverev said: “[The congratulatory messages were] special, but for me it was even more special that Rafa was texting me throughout the French Open and was kind of really paying attention.

“That is even more special to me.

“For me what stood out is also the Billie Jean King tweet, I loved that one.

“A lot of great athletes, great people congratulating me and that feels special.”

Nadal won seven of his 11 ATP meetings with Zverev, including a memorable semifinal at the 2022 French Open, from which the German was forced to retire early due to an ankle injury.