Wimbledon 2024: Alexander Zverev vs Taylor Fritz preview, head-to-head, prediction, live streaming details

Alexander Zverev Overpowered Norrie to secure last 16 spot at Wimbledon.

Alexander Zverev’s dominant display at Wimbledon 2024 continued with him defeating Britain’s Cameron Norrie in the latter’s own backyard in straight sets. It was a combination of calmness mixed with aggression at times as Zverev dominated the match in the first two sets. The third set, however, saw some eye-striking rallies between the two, with the British not allowing the German to get away easily.

The match went into a marathon tiebreaker, which lasted 32 points, before the German finally was able to win a point on Norrie’s serve.

The local player was unable to create a break point on Zverev’s serve for the entire course of the match, with that proving to be the biggest difference in the eventual result. It was the fourth seed’s terrific serving and strong forehand that prevented Norrie from creating any chances in the first couple of sets. Alexander Zverev had to deal with the crowd pressure as well, given that he was playing against the home favourite.

Alexander Zverev vs Taylor Fritz match details

Date: July 8, Monday

Time: 7:15 PM IST (Tentative)

Venue: All England Tennis Club, Centre Court

Alexander Zverev vs Taylor Fritz preview

After winning a marathon tiebreaker against Cameron Norrie, Zverev has now won all his matches so far in straight sets. His serving has been remarkable, proving decisive and giving his opponents very little margin to work with.

The Olympic gold medalist has won 95.9% of his service games on grass and 20.8% of his return games. He has converted 34.0% of his break-point opportunities on grass. Against the Brit, his composure and resilience were tested in the final set, overcoming which must have brought him tremendous confidence going into the business end of the tournament.

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Zverev will now play against the 13th seeded Taylor Fritz, who enters the fourth round on the back of three comprehensive wins. Fritz has an impressive 9-1 streak on grass and will look to continue his good form. He also has a 96.8% winning percentage in service games on grass and a 19% winning percentage in return games.

His returning ability throughout the course of the match against the fourth seeded opponent will be crucial in determining the result of the fourth round.

These two have faced each other eight times and both have got the better of each other at least thrice, which is enough to suggest that we await an enticing battle.

Alexander Zverev vs Taylor Fritz head-to-head records

Matches – 8

Alexander Zverev – 5

Taylor Fritz – 3

Zverev leads the head-to-head record against the American, with their last encounter taking place at the ATP Masters 1000 Rome event earlier this season, which was won by the German 6-4, 6-3.

Where and how to watch live streaming and TV broadcast of Alexander Zverev vs Taylor Fritz, Wimbledon 2024 fourth-round⁠ match in India?

The fourth-round contest between Alexander Zverev and Taylor Fritz will be available for Indian viewers courtesy of Star Sports Network’s TV channel bouquet and its streaming service Hotstar.

Prediction

On current form, there is little to differentiate between the fourth and 13th seed. Taylor’s had a brilliant record on grass which will be tested against the German in the fourth round. Zverev’s aggressive serving throughout the tournament has been the reason why opponents have found it tough to go past him so far.

His consistent first-serve percentage has kept him out of trouble in key moments. Additionally, his ability to follow up serves with powerful forehands has dominated rallies. However, the American certainly has the ability to counter the German’s ace tactic with his powerful and penetrating groundstrokes.

The lengthy tiebreak, spanning 32 points, could potentially serve as a significant confidence booster and a source of motivation for Zverev, particularly in high-pressure situations going forward.

It will be interesting to see if their bodies can handle the pressure of a close five-setter, as so far, both players have secured dominant and comprehensive victories, with no match entering the fifth set.

Prediction: Alexander Zverev to win in five sets.

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