Zverev is the same type of guy but not as bad as Kyrgios.
Hopefully Zverev will be able to play on the court again soon. After tearing 3 external ligaments in his ankle in June, he hopes to return soon. Maybe he will make it in time for the US Open at the end of August. He is in training again and will make a decision in 10 days. He definitely wants to play in the Davis Cup group matches in Hamburg in mid-September.
Also taking into account that Djokovic won't play, chances are quite good for Zverev to make it pretty far during the US Open. The big IF is whether he can trust his ankle again. Everyone who had injury knows what I am talking about. It is not so much about the injury being cured, it is all about psychology that afterwards needs to be worked on so hard. When you broke your leg in soccer, it is hard to give 100%.
In order for Zverev to really have a chance to win the title, he would have to be at his absolute best and trust his ankle 110%. All the movements that are so important in tennis involve the ankle and its flexibility and stability. I also hope the best for him.
Are you sure that Djokovic will not perform at the US Open?
News comes from America that Djokovic will still be able to play at the US Open. Looks like a big change just happened with the Covid rules. You have more details here:
Source:
https://www.msn.com/en-in/sports/other/us-open-big-boost-to-novak-djokovic-s-participation-after-usa-confirms-changes-to-covid-norms/ar-AA10CIUW''The American authorities have decided they will not discriminate between those who have taken the COVID jab and those who are yet to. Thus, this will pave way to allow the 2022 Wimbledon champion Djokovic to take part in the mega event, which will get underway on August 29.''I have read the same news on several different internet portals and I think they are credible sources of information.
So, if nothing dramatically changes at the last moment, Djokovic will still be able to play in the tournament in America.
Obviously, a very exciting and uncertain tournament awaits us. What do you think?
The whole back and forth is really crazy. I just hope that everyone is treated equal in front of the law. If the law says one can't travel to the US without being vaccinated, then that is what it is. Be it Djokovic or anyone else, I just wouldn't like if someone is treated differently just because he or she is a star in sports or an actor or whatever.
Regarding the quality of the tournament, surely Djokovic would always raise the level even at his age. He would be the favorite at the US Open automatically. I don't know yet whether it is possible or not, but most here would probably agree with me that we would love to see a US Open final between Nadal and Djokovic. Damn imagine how much pressure there would be on both players.
I know they repeatedly claim that the total number of Grand Slams won isn't everything, but come on, both would be extremely nervous if they meet at the final in the US Open. I would argue if Nadal were to take that home against Djokovic, it would be extremely hard for Djokovic to still overtake him in total GS won. That would be the tennis match of the year for sure, if not of the decade who knows. A real thriller would be so amazing between the two. Maybe wishful thinking at this point in time though.
I think that many neutral tennis fans wish for such an outcome, that Djokovic be allowed to play at the US Open and that he and Nadal decide in the final who is the best tennis player of all time.
It was easier for Nadal to win this year's GS in Australia because Djokovic was banned from playing there, but it would be much better if there were no restrictions and if the question of the best tennis player was resolved on the tennis courts, and not by the judiciary.
If Nadal win the GS in America, he would probably become unattainable in terms of the number of GS titles, given that he is untouchable in Paris and considering their age and the new young tennis players coming.
