Satisfied Brouwer made Zverev work for the win

“I played well and it was a good game. I made it pretty exciting and I think I gave him a tough game,” Brouwer reflects on 6-4 7-6(4)7 loss -6 (5). “I created a few chances, especially in the second set, but I didn’t take them. Guys like Zverev don’t just miss that forehand in the tiebreaker, which I missed.”

Brouwer started strong on Court 1 and dominated the rallies in the early stages with alternating tennis. “I was pretty relaxed and I’m not one to succumb to stress. I grew up with a lot of composure.”

Last week, Brouwer managed to win three qualifying matches. They were played at nearby Roehampton. The preliminary rounds are played there to save Wimbledon grass for the main draw.

world of difference

“It was a world of difference. There was a big lawn, where some work had just been done and fabrics had been applied. From twenty people on the side, I suddenly played for a stadium where I know how many people can fit Court 1 is a great course and I had been looking forward to playing for a few days I didn’t mind the delay due to the rain as qualifying had a long stay anyway. appreciated last week in a great tournament. I hope it will also give me a mental boost for the future.”

While for many players the grass season is over after Wimbledon, Brouwer will continue on the surface for a while. He will participate in the Newport ATP tournament in the United States in mid-July, where he is currently on the reserve list.