Semi-final preview: Ruud v Zverev – Roland-Garros

On Friday he’ll compete in his fourth semi-final and this time, he should really feel that he has his finest probability.

True, he’s taking part in Casper Ruud who beat him right here final summer time however, in lots of respects, that consequence doesn’t depend. The German was nonetheless getting back from the ankle damage he sustained within the 2022 semi-final and by the point he confronted Ruud he was combating a spread of bodily points.

This time he’s prepared; this time he’s totally match and match tight.

“I need to win one,” Zverev mentioned merely. “I need to be within the finals. That is my primary focus. I’m pleased to be the place I’m. Casper is a good participant. He’s made two finals in a row, third semi-final in a row, that speaks for itself. He is probably the greatest gamers on this floor, for certain. I feel I’ve to play my finest tennis to have an opportunity. However I can go 5 units once more. However I additionally do know that it is higher to not.”

His document in opposition to Ruud is performed 4, received two. The Norwegian may be probably the greatest clay courtroom gamers round however, then once more, so is Zverev.