Alexander Zverev attributes Wimbledon loss to knee injury

Alexander Zverev has commented on his loss to Jannik Sinner in the Wimbledon final, suggesting that his performance was compromised by a physical mishap. In an interview with John McEnroe, the German player stated that he felt he was playing better than Sinner at the time of the incident.

Zverev explained that during the third set, he slipped, causing the bones in his knee to strike each other. He noted that this fall made it difficult for him to serve effectively, allowing Sinner to take control of the match. Despite the loss, Zverev expressed satisfaction with reaching the final and noted his successful season, which included winning his first Grand Slam title at the US Open.