Zverev criticizes the insults of the Brazilians in the Davis Cup: ‘crossed the line’ – 03/05/2022

World number three Alexander Zverev showed anger at a portion of Brazilian fans who insulted his mother and family in Saturday’s match against Thiago Monteiro in The match that ended the match 3-1 for Germany in the Davis Cup.

The German scored 6/1 7/5 over the 114th Brazilian: “Anyone can tell me what they want, they can like me or hate me, and I understand that now they don’t like it very much, I play the Davis Cup in Brazil, but when it comes to With the family and the person you love is when you cross the threshold of respect and today that limit has been crossed, basically in every game we play,” said the German.

“In my match and in the doubles match, they were rude all the time serving. People came to watch tennis, cheer for Brazil, respect. These are very respected. I enjoyed playing in a loud and lively atmosphere, but some passed in the end, I’m not upset with anyone, I received Greetings to everyone from Brazil in the locker room.”

About the match he said: “I played well today, at a high level against Thiago who was in good shape, but it was not easy for him to play at home, excited. I was nervous at that moment, but in the important moments I felt my forehand well, I was I serve and come back very well. I am happy with the way I played in general.”

Zverev scored 6-1 and 7/5 over Thiago Monteiro, 114th and first in Brazil, after 1 hour and 36 minutes, to give the final numbers 3-1 in the showdown on clay at the Rio de Janeiro Olympic Park.

Germany started the day by winning the doubles with Kevin Kraweets and Tim Putz over Felipe Meligeni and Bruno Soares by 4/6 7/6 (7/4) 6/4.