In a light-hearted moment at the Australian Open, Novak Djokovic crashed Alexander Zverev’s pre-tournament press conference, leading to an unexpected and amusing exchange. Djokovic, known for his playful banter, asked Zverev about his fascination with space exploration.
“We know that you love the universe, planetary systems,” Djokovic said. “Can you tell us what attracts you to the space exploration subject?”
Zverev, caught off guard by the unusual question, chuckled and replied, “I think the answer of winning a Grand Slam is you letting me win one.”
The crowd erupted in laughter as Zverev continued to joke about Djokovic standing in his way to a Major title. The German tennis star, who has come close to winning a Grand Slam but hasn’t yet achieved the feat, took the opportunity to poke fun at Djokovic’s dominance in the sport.
Zverev’s witty response highlighted his sense of humor and ability to handle pressure with ease. The exchange between the two tennis giants added a touch of humor to the otherwise intense atmosphere of the Australian Open.
As Zverev prepares for his first-round match against Lucas Pouille, fans are eagerly anticipating more entertaining moments from the talented German player. Whether he wins a Grand Slam or not, Zverev’s ability to engage with the media and keep things light-hearted is sure to keep fans entertained.
Alexander Zverev in 2025
Now the world no.2 (career-high), Zverev played his last match on the 30th of December 2024 when he overcame world no.47 Zhizhen Zhang 2-6 6-0 6-2 in the round robin in Australia (draw).
Currently, during this season Zverev achieved a compiled 2-0 match record.
Novak Djokovic in 2025
Ranked no.7, Djokovic played his last match on the 3rd of January when he capitulated to world no.171 Reilly Opelka 7-6(6) 6-3 in the quarter in Brisbane (draw).
Currently, during this year Novak has a 2-1 win-loss record.
Alexander Zverev and Novak Djokovic played each other 12 times. Their head to head is 8-4 for Djokovic.
