Five upcoming players to watch out for in Wimbledon 

#2 Alexander Zverev

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Alexander Zverev has often been touted as the next big thing in the Tennis circuit just like Dominic Thiem, but the German hasn’t lived up to his billing. Many think that the German may need some more time to develop the temperament one needs to excel in Grand Slams, especially in knockout rounds when he tends to get a bit nervous.

Zverev also tends to get a bit erratic during pressure situations. Zverev lost in the quarter-finals of the French Open this month against Novak Djokovic, but it's part of the learning curve for him. The German has stated that playing in Grand Slams helps him assess his game.

The number-5 seed had stated that playing more Grand Slams will help him to prepare for the big players. The 22-year-old won the Madrid Masters in May last year by beating Dominic Thiem in the final and was runners-up in Miami Masters and Rome masters in March and May.

He also won the Bavarian International Tennis Championship in April last year. His precise baseline shots have at times outfoxed his opponents. He also won the Washington Open in July last year by beating Australia’s Alex De Minaur in the final.

Zverev also made it to the final of the Vienna Open in the doubles category along with his brother Mischa Zverev in October last year.

His rasping serves can outclass his rivals, and he has the ability to surprise his opponents with his quick serves. Zverev’s backhand strokes are considered to be his main strengths and it is an area where the German can be a big threat for his rivals. Zverev also won the London Masters in November last year which was one of his most satisfying wins.