Zverev sweeps past Giron into Wimbledon fourth round, Lehecka awaits in quest for first quarterfinal
Alexander Zverev dispatched Marcos Giron in straight sets on Saturday to reach the Wimbledon fourth round for the fourth time. The German second seed now faces Czech 13th seed Jiri Lehecka on Monday, aiming to break his last-16 ceiling at the All England Club.
Routine win over Giron
Zverev defeated American Marcos Giron 6-2, 7-6(4), 6-4 on Court One in 2 hours 34 minutes. The world number three relied on his serve and never faced serious danger, though Giron broke back to level at 4-4 in the third set before Zverev closed out the match on his first match point.
I have the feeling that the tournament is only just starting for me this year for some reason. I'm happy with my current position. I'm happy with my game. Of course I want to continue like this.
Fourth round hurdle
This is Zverev's fourth appearance in the Wimbledon last 16, matching his best result at the tournament. He previously reached this stage in 2017, 2021 and 2024, but has never advanced to the quarterfinals. Grass remains his weakest surface, yet his maiden Grand Slam title at the French Open last month has injected fresh belief.
- Reached fourth round, lost
- Reached fourth round, lost
- Reached fourth round, lost
- Reached fourth round, faces Jiri Lehecka
Next challenge: Jiri Lehecka
On Monday, Zverev will face Czech 13th seed Jiri Lehecka, ranked 14th in the world. It will be the first time Zverev meets a top-20 opponent at Wimbledon. Zverev described Lehecka as an aggressive player who either plays "unbelievably badly or unbelievably well," and expects his toughest test so far.
He is a very aggressive player, someone who really holds nothing back. He is someone who either plays unbelievably badly or unbelievably well.
Off-court quirks and focus
Zverev revealed his superstitions about order and cleanliness, saying his shoes must be perfectly straight and his toothbrush always in the same position. His partner Sophia Thomalla joked on Instagram that she "didn't know until our relationship that water in the sink was illegal." Zverev keeps his phone switched off during tournaments to maintain focus.
I didn't know until our relationship that water in the sink was illegal.
Cobolli's comeback
Elsewhere, French Open finalist Flavio Cobolli staged a remarkable recovery against Karen Khachanov. After losing the first set 0-6 in 18 minutes due to stomach problems, the Italian took a medical timeout and fought back to win 0-6, 7-6(4), 6-7(5), 6-2, 6-2. He will face Alex de Minaur in the fourth round.
