Miami Open 2018: Alexander Zverev issues warning after quarter-final win over Borna Coric
ALEXANDER ZVEREV has issued a warning after his Miami Open quarter-final victory over Borna Coric.
Alexander Zverev already has two Masters 1000 titles to his name
After the match was delayed by over an hour due to a power failure, Zverev overcame a slow start before prevailing in straight sets - 6-4, 6-4.
The German, who already has two Masters 1000 series titles to his name - Rome and Montreal - will hope to book his place in the final when he faces Pablo Carreno-Busta later today.
The world No 5 has been tipped to become the natural successor to Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal in the future, but his results in the Grand Slams have left something to be desired - a fourth round appearance at Wimbledon last year his best showing.
But Zverev thinks he is rapidly approaching his best form which will no doubt be a worry to rivals.
I don’t think I’m far away at all. I’m not away at all to be honest
When asked about his performance levels after his victory over Coric, he said: “I don’t think I’m far away at all.
“I’m not away at all to be honest.
“The beginning of the seasons are very tough for me because I’m someone who does a lot of physical work in the off season and I have to get used to my new body.
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“I put on about 4kg - I’m heavier than I was, stronger than I was and it influences your tennis. It just takes time.”
On facing Carreno-Busta for the first time, Zverev added: “It will be a very difficult match.
“It doesn’t get easy but I will be ready for it.”