​Triple Wimbledon champion Boris Becker believes Alexander Zverev can follow in his footsteps by lifting the trophy at the All England Club this Sunday. In the podcast he co-hosts with fellow German star Andrea Petkovic, Becker stressed that this is truly a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for Zverev to win Wimbledon, insisting, “I am absolutely serious about it.” He expressed strong optimism about Zverev’s current form on the grass, stating, “I really like the way Sascha Zverev is playing at the tournament,” and added with conviction, “I believe that Sascha Zverev will win.”
Zverev now faces a pivotal test as he prepares to take on British wildcard Arthur Fery later on Friday in a bid to reach the final. If he advances, Becker anticipates that Djokovic—already a 24-time Grand Slam winner—will stand in his way in the semi-finals, expecting Djokovic to prevail against world number one and defending champion Jannik Sinner to reach the final.
Petkovic offered her perspective on Zverev’s recent surge, highlighting how his maiden Grand Slam victory at the French Open last month has sparked a notable shift in his mindset. She described Zverev as looking “completely liberated,” a transformation she believes could bolster his confidence further after he ended a seven-match losing streak against American Taylor Fritz in the quarter-finals. Petkovic’s analysis underscores how breaking through at Roland Garros has potentially altered Zverev’s approach and heightened his belief on the grass.
Becker himself is no stranger to Wimbledon glory, having captured the title in 1985, 1986, and 1989. His triumphs remain a benchmark for German success at the tournament, with Michael Stich’s victory in 1991 standing as the last German man to lift the Wimbledon trophy. The current optimism surrounding Zverev’s chances at the All England Club is partly anchored in Becker’s storied history and his continued faith in the next generation of German players.
As the tournament progresses, the questions swirl around whether Zverev can translate his French Open triumph into Wimbledon glory, following in the footsteps of Becker and Stich. Becker’s positive outlook—coupled with Petkovic’s corroborating observations about Zverev’s liberated mindset—adds an intriguing storyline to the Wimbledon championship run. Fans and analysts alike will be watching to see if Zverev can overcome Fery and then potentially face Djokovic or Sinner in the latter stages, with the German hoping to write a new chapter in his country’s Wimbledon legacy.