Zverev joins Djokovic, Thiem, Dimitrov in playing the Adria Tour

Novak Djokovic has been doing an exceptional job in setting up a tennis event in the Balkans during this interesting time affected by the Coronavirus pandemic. A few weeks ago, the world no.1 hinted the fact that many unofficial tournaments were about to take place at regional level, and he leads the trend by setting up the so-called Adria Tour that will be played in the Balkans.

The 17-slams champion managed to go 1 step further compared to the other events as he has succeeded in attracting top players in this event. Nole will be part of the tour, but he will also enjoy the company of the likes of Dominic Thiem, Grigor Dimitrov, and Sascha Zverev. The German was the last addition, as announced by Novak during a press conference in Belgrade.

“The fantastic news I want to announce today is that Sascha Zverev, Alexander Zverev, will come to Belgrade. Three of the world’s greatest tennis stars. I’m really very grateful to them,” said Djokovic.

The Adria Tour takes place from June 13 to July 5 in Serbia, Croatia, Montenegro and Bosnia on clay courts. The money raised will be donated to various charities.

“It’s humanitarian. That is to say, absolutely, all the income, whether it comes from sponsorship contracts, national and international audiovisual rights, everything will go to humanitarian organisations,” he revealed.

Alexander Zverev in 2020

Now ranked no.7, the German played his last match on the 26^th of February when he capitulated to Tommy Paul 6-3 6-4 in the 2^nd round in Acapulco.

Alexander Zverev’s most significant result of the current season was getting to the semi-finals at the Australian Open.

Novak Djokovic in 2020

Currently the world no.1, Djokovic played his last match on the 29^th of February when he overcame Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-3 6-4 in the final in Dubai to win his 80^th career title.

This season Novak has a 18-0 win-loss record. The Serbian conquered 2 titles in 2020 at the Australian Open and in Dubai.

Alexander Zverev and Novak Djokovic played each other 5 times. The head to head is 3-2 for Djokovic. The last time that they competed against each other, Alexander Zverev won 6-4 6-3 in the final in London (Nitto ATP Finals) in November 2018.

Dominic Thiem in 2020

Currently the world no.3 (career-high), the Austrian played his last match on the 22^nd of February when he lost to Gianluca Mager 7-6⁴ 7-5 in the quarter in Rio De Janeiro.

Dominic Thiem’s best performance of the current year was getting to the final at the Australian Open.

Grigor Dimitrov in 2020

Ranked no.19, Dimitrov played his last match on the 28^th of February when he was overcome by Rafael Nadal 6-3 6-2 in the semifinal in Acapulco.

Grigor Dimitrov’s most significant result of this season was getting to the semi-finals in Acapulco.

Dominic Thiem and Grigor Dimitrov played each other 5 times. The head to head is 3-2 for Dimitrov. The last time that they played, Grigor Dimitrov won 6-3 5-7 7-5 in the round robin in London (Nitto ATP Finals) in November 2017.