Novak Djokovic knows all about winning Grand Slam titles, with the Serbian topping the list for the men’s Open Era.
The world number two has a stunning 24 major successes to his name, two ahead of Rafael Nadal and four ahead of Roger Federer.
And there is every chance that the veteran can extend his tally, with Djokovic now into the last eight at Wimbledon.
He produced a superb display to ease past Holger Rune in round four, setting up a quarter-final meeting with Alex de Minaur.
Despite really ‘struggling’ with his movement, the Serbian will be very hard to beat on the grass, both given his form and indeed his grand ambitions.
Novak Djokovic shares Alexander Zverev Grand Slam verdict
Djokovic is currently trying to equal Federer’s record at Wimbledon, with the former one behind the latter’s eight titles.
But one ATP star who has yet to taste success in any Grand Slam is Alexander Zverev, with the German’s chances of Wimbledon glory having now evaporated.
He suffered a fourth round loss to Taylor Fritz at the All England Club, with Djokovic now addressing Zverev’s chances of Grand Slam success after his latest failure.
“Zverev is a good example of somebody who, when you see his results and his game and all he has done so far in the sport, he definitely deserves a Grand Slam title,” Djokovic said in his fourth round press conference.
“He was so close against Dominic Thiem in the US Open and was up against Alcaraz in the finals of Roland Garros. Many times semis.
“He is edging closer and closer but it’s not easy and the longer it goes without you winning a Slam title the more you think about it and the more the pressure mounts on you every time you are in that situation where it’s ‘okay I’m playing for the title again’ and you start doubting yourself. It’s a huge icebreaker when you manage to win the first one.”
Can Alexander Zverev win a Grand Slam after his Wimbledon exit?
Zverev has enjoyed a stunning career so far, with 22 titles going his way, while he has reached a career-high rank of number two.
Now number four in the world, the German will not quite believe that his latest Grand Slam adventure is over.
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The 27-year-old was in the driving seat in his fourth round meeting with Fritz, but somehow managed to throw the match away.
Zverev led the world number 13 by two sets at the All England Club, but the American produced a stunning comeback to win 4-6, 6-7(4), 6-4, 7-6(3), 6-3.
The German came closest to Grand Slam success in September 2020 and June this year, but lost the US Open and French Open finals respectively.
Djokovic’s comments mirror a recent claim from tennis icon Andy Roddick, who says it will only get tougher for Zverev as his wait continues.
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