ALEXANDER ZVEREV joked that intercourse for 4 hours a day “doesn’t sound too dangerous” after his straight units win over Grigor Dimitrov yesterday.
The German, 26, booked his place within the Roland Garros quarter-finals with a snug 6-1, 6-4, 6-3 victory in opposition to the previous world No3.
Alexander Zverev was requested about being referred to as a ‘lion’ in his press conventionCredit score: AFP
Zverev is courting German actress, mannequin and presenter Sophia ThomallaCredit score: Instagram / @sophiathomalla
After the match, Zverev was bizarrely requested about being referred to as a “Lion” on social media.
The 6ft 6in world No27 was quizzed whether it is as a result of he’s “athletic, assured and a few would possibly say good-looking” – or if it’s as a result of he sleeps on a regular basis.
Feeling in a mischievous temper after his win, Zverev mentioned: “Yeah, what’s it, lions sleep 18 hours a day and have intercourse for 4 hours a day after which eat for 2?
“Doesn’t sound too dangerous for me, to be trustworthy. I don’t know how one can reply that, to be trustworthy.
“That’s most likely a bit of bit to do with the haircut, a bit of bit with screaming.”
Zverev has been courting actress and mannequin Sophia Thomalla for the reason that finish of 2021.
The 33-year-old beforehand dated Newcastle goalkeeper Loris Karius.
Zverev will face Tomas Martin Echeverry within the quarter-finals, after the Argentine defeated Yoshihito Nishioka 7-6, 6-0, 6-1 final night time.
Sophia is at the moment in Thailand filming a actuality TV presentCredit score: Instagram / @sophiathomalla
Zverev beat Grigor Dimitrov in straight unitsCredit score: Getty
It will likely be Echeverry’s first Grand Slam quarter-final, whereas Zverev can be trying to attain the Roland Garros semis for the third consecutive yr.
The previous US Open finalist is not going to be cheered on in Paris by girlfriend Sophia.
She is at the moment in Thailand, filming German actuality TV present Are You The One?
Sophia is not going to be in Paris to help Zverev
The 33-year-old presents German actuality present Are You The One?
Sophia beforehand dated Newcastle goalkeeper Loris KariusCredit score: The Occasions