Discussions revolving around Zverev, Alcaraz, and Becker dominated talks at Wimbledon.
Taking Chance at Wimbledon 2023
London, baby. The bloody hellish rain? Nah, it's nowhere near the training courts of Wimbedon right now. The sun is high, and the stars are shining—literally. Jannik Sinner and Alexander Zverev are gearing up for the most prestigious tennis tournament in the bloody world, that's right, Wimbledon. It's going to be scorching at 30 degrees on the first day. Here are the deets about the grass classic:
Who are the frontrunners?
Remember the French Open blues from three weeks ago? Carlos Alcaraz (22) and Jannik Sinner (23) delivered an epic final in five and a half hours that had everyone talking. Now, they're back and ready to dominate the tennis scene once more, with Alcaraz being the big favorite. He'd make history by winning the grass classic three times in a bloody row. Sinner, on the other hand, has yet to grace the final, but this could well be his year. And guess who's lurking in the shadows? Novak Djokovic (37), ready to snatch his eighth Wimbledon win with a vengeance.
As for the ladies, the favorite question is more up for grabs than a drunken reveler's wallet at a raucous pub crawl. In the past two years, Barbora Krejcikova and Marketa Vondrousova won as Czech outsiders, but the world number one Aryna Sabalenka from Belarus and the American French Open winner Coco Gauff have yet to claim victory on grass. Their recent spat involving some controversial statements has led them to take a jolly dance on Centre Court during training.
Where do the German contenders stand?
The German participation in Wimbledon is at an all-time low—only seven German tennis pros are aiming for glory in singles. This is the fewest number since 1979 (6). Alexander Zverev, ranked world number three, is showing decent form on grass, finishing as runner-up in Stuttgart and reaching the semifinals in Halle—but he's yet to make a real impact on Wimbledon, his weakest surface. Taylor Fritz could present a formidable quarterfinal opponent for Zverev on his path to that elusive first Grand Slam title.
On the women's side, Tatjana Maria surprised everyone with her recent title win in Queen's. For another victorious performance like her 2022 semifinal run, she'll have to work bloody hard, especially against Jessica Pegula, who she might face in the second round.
Latest Gossip
- 2 hours ago: Pegula claimed the title in Wimbledon's warm-up tournament in Bad Homburg
- 2 hours ago: "Not sure": Djokovic discusses the possibility of retirement
- 27 minutes ago: "Stupid": Zverev reacts to comparisons with Becker
- Gossips:
- Between Wimbledon, broom closet, and prison - Tennis legend Boris Becker found guilty of human errors
How does Boris Becker mark the 40th anniversary of his first Wimbledon title?
On July 7, 1985, Becker earned himself a spot in history with his sensational victory—the hype around the "17-year-old Leimener" was incendiary. But for his milestone, he won't be on site as a TV expert. Instead, he'll work for the Sky Italia broadcaster from Milan, as he has done in previous years. Since his early release from prison in December 2022, where he served time for making false statements in an insolvency procedure, Becker hasn't been allowed to set foot in England.
Goods to Know
- Becker received 130,000 British pounds for his title 40 years ago. Today, the singles champions, both male and female, receive 3 million British pounds (approximately 3.52 million euros), which was 2.7 million pounds last year. Participation in the first round always earns 66,000 pounds (approximately 77,400 euros). Prize money is equal for men and women, with a total of 53.5 million pounds (62.7 million euros) distributed among all competitors.
- Among the four Grand Slam tournaments, only the US Open offers more prize money.
- As in the previous year, the streaming provider Prime Video from Amazon will broadcast the tournament. A Prime subscription is required to watch. Among the experts are Michael Stich, Andrea Petkovic, and Sabine Lisicki.
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- In the upcoming Wimbledon 2023, the well-known tennis players Jannik Sinner and Alexander Zverev are preparing to compete, aiming to make a significant impact in the prestigious sports event.
- Tennis enthusiasts will be excited to watch high-profile players such as Novak Djokovic and Alexander Zverev, as they battle it out on the grass courts, with Djokovic aiming to snatch his eighth Wimbledon win.
