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What a conclusion to the US Open! Dominic Thiem (ATP 3) is proclaimed Grand Slam champion for the first time in a final that is difficult to beat in terms of drama. The Austrian catches up with a 2-0 deficit against his good friend Alexander Zverev (ATP 7); so far no player has been successful in a US Open final. Historical.
Hug forbidden in the square
After match point, there are poignant scenes. Zverev heads to the other side of the square to congratulate his friend. The two exchange their rehearsed handshake and embrace deeply.
Solo: According to Corona regulations, this is not allowed. Instead of the mandatory handshake, players hit their tennis rackets against each other. Thiem and Zverev don’t care right now. “We just wanted to share this moment. I think we did not put anyone in danger and therefore it was good, ”said the newly crowned champion. After all, both players tested negative for Corona about 14 times.
Does the tennis association see it so easily? It is not yet known whether this action will have consequences for Thiem and Zverev.
Djokovic reports on social media
As is well known, the world number one Novak Djokovic is not in the final. The Serbian was disqualified in the round of 16 due to panic. After the match between Thiem and Zverev, Djokovic reports on social media. Beneath two photos of the 2020 US Open finalists hugging each other, he writes: “This is what sport is all about. Respect, recognition and friendship “.
The Serbian probably does not see any problem in the really forbidden hug: “Despite the rivalry and the tough fight, the two showed their great hearts and inspired many tennis players,” continues Djokovic. For him there is nothing more important than showing love and respect.
Parents are not there due to corona disease.
The evening in New York has a bitter end for Zverev. Despite a comfortable 2-0 lead, the German comes to the award ceremony as an underdog. Congratulations on the first of many Grand Slam titles. You should have made a few more mistakes, ”Zverev told his opponent. Then the 23-year-old is overwhelmed by his feelings. “There are some important people missing today,” Zverev says in a sobbing voice.
His parents had tested positive for Corona and therefore could not make the trip to New York: “I miss them a lot. I hope one day I can bring the trophy home. “The German ends his loser speech by crying.
For Zverev, it is the first final participation in a Grand Slam tournament. The German has the next one in his sights as of September 27. Then the postponed French Open begins. (mou)
