Alexander Zverev nears historic milestone at Wimbledon after third-round win, aims to join Boris Becker and Michael Stich

NEW DELHI: Alexander Zverev significantly bolstered his campaign for a much-coveted Grand Slam title, delivering a commanding performance against American player Marcos Giron.
Zverev emerged victorious with scores of 6-2, 6-1, 6-4 in the match held on Thursday, securing his position in the third round. His next challenge will be against British player Cameron Norrie.
Zverev's victory at Wimbledon brings him a step closer to joining the ranks of Boris Becker and Michael Stich as the only German players to win the title in the professional era.
Zverev, who has previously reached the finals of the 2020 US Open and the French Open last month, yet to clinch a major title, showcased his potential for triumph on grass courts. He demonstrated a strong start, achieving two breaks early in the first set and continued to assert his dominance into the second set.
The 27-year-old German player exhibited exceptional skill, particularly noted when he overcame a 0-40 deficit to break Giron's serve once more, concluding the second set following a double fault by the unseeded American.
Despite facing increased opposition from Giron in the third set, Zverev managed to seal the match in his favour when Giron's return went long.