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Zverev: "I think God saw how much we worked, how much we suffered, how much pain we went through"
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Zverev: "I think God saw how much we worked, how much we suffered, how much pain we went through"

SAPO Notícias13 September 2026 at 23:56

Alexander Zverev won two Grand Slam titles in just three months, after a period of 13 years without being able to win a major. The German tennis player made these statements in an interview where he expressed his emotion at this unexpected achievement in his career.

Zverev attributed the success to a divine intervention, stating that he believes God saw how much he worked, suffered and went through pain along this journey of more than a decade without being able to achieve this goal.

This prolonged period without winning a Grand Slam represented a great challenge in the player's career, who faced multiple defeated finals and criticism about his ability to win at the most important moments in tennis.

The two titles won in three months mark a significant turnaround in Zverev's career, transforming him from a player who frequently failed in decisive moments into a consistent Grand Slam champion.

Why this matters

For Portuguese and European readers, Zverev represents a rare case of redemption in world tennis, showing that even after more than a decade of failed attempts at majors, persistence can lead to success. His story of personal overcoming resonates with tennis fans who followed his career and the lost finals at Wimbledon and Roland Garros.

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