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'I've never heard Rafa, Roger or Novak mention money' - Mats Wilander questions Alexander Zverev's motivation

Alexander Zverev needs to «get it together» and focus on being the best rather than the money he makes, according to Mats Wilander. Zverev was beaten in straight sets in the Australian Open fourth round by Denis Shapovalov in one of the shocks of the tournament. Ad/> Speaking in Eurosport’s Cube, Wilander suggested that Zverev may not have had the correct attitude ahead of the match and recalled comments the world No.

‘Entertainer’ Nick Kyrgios reaching ‘superstar’ status like Roger Federer or Rafael Nadal, says Mats Wilander

Mats Wilander reckons Nick Kyrgios is becoming a tennis superstar — and worthy of being mentioned in the same breath as Roger Federer or Rafael Nadal. Kyrgios has been at his eccentric best during the Australian Open but has also delivered success on the court — taking a set off tournament favourite Daniil Medvedev in the second round of the men's singles, and now qualifying for the quarter-finals of the men's doubles after beating Gonzalo Escobar and Ariel Behar on Sunday alongside partner Thanasi Kokkinakis. Ad/> Wilander said: «It [Kyrgios's success] is fantastic for the tournament.

'Everything was crazy!' - Rafael Nadal reacts to 'unforgettable' 28-minute tie-break at Australian Open

Rafael Nadal has given his reaction to Eurosport after his remarkable 28-minute tie-break in which «everything was crazy» at the Australian Open. Nadal won through to the Australian Open quarter-finals for a sixth consecutive year with the 7-6(14) 6-2 6-2 victory over Adrian Mannarino in their fourth-round encounter on Rod Laver Arena. Ad/> The Spaniard saved four set points in a truly astonishing opening set tie-break that will be remembered for many years to come, recovering at 7-8, 11-12, 12-13 and 13-14 before eventually winning it 16-14.

Daniil Medvedev on the change to his game that helped him become a defensive ‘genius’ at Australian Open

Daniil Medvedev cruised into the fourth round of the Australian Open after overcoming Botic van de Zandschulp 6-4 6-4 6-2 on Margaret Court Arena. The Russian secured a convincing victory over the Dutchman who achieved his career-best record by progressing through to the third round. Ad/> Medvedev, who reached the 2021 final, will be looking to go one step further this year, and told Mats Wilander, Johanna Konta and Alize Lim that a renewed dedication to fitness has contributed to his emergence as one of the dominant forces in men’s tennis.

'He's a dreamer' - Stefanos Tsitsipas doesn't realise he's won match at Australian Open, Mats Wilander reacts

Eurosport expert Mats Wilander has given his reaction to the amusing moment when Stefanos Tsitsipas did not realise that he had won his match at the Australian Open. The fourth seed won through to the fourth round of the Australian Open after beating Benoit Paire 6-4 7-5 6-7(2) on Rod Laver Arena. Ad/> The 2021 Australian Open semi-finalist has now reached the second week of the Grand Slam at Melbourne Park for the third time of his career after producing a comfortable victory over his French opponent.

Understanding 'his own limitations' crucial to Rafael Nadal's win against Karen Khachanov, says Mats Wilander

Mats Wilander has praised Rafael Nadal after his 6-3, 6-2, 3-6, 6-1 win against Karen Khachanov, calling the 2009 Australian Open winner one of the smartest ever players who has adapted to his own limitations to prolong his success. After the match, Mats Wilander in the Eurosport Cube said that, despite his advancing years, the 20-time Grand Slam winner still has fantastic mobility.

'I'm not sure we will ever see Naomi Osaka win Grand Slams again' - Mats Wilander after Australian Open 2022 loss

John McEnroe and Mats Wilander have both said that it is going to be a long road back to the top for Naomi Osaka after she lost to Amanda Anisimova at the Australian Open. The four-time Grand Slam winner told reporters after the match that she is «not God» and can’t be expected to win every match.

'This kid is going to be No. 1' - Carlos Alcaraz will reach top spot, say Mats Wilander and Alex Corretja

The 'humble but ambitious' Carlos Alcaraz «will achieve» his dream of reaching the No. 1 world ranking in time, according to Eurosport expert Alex Corretja. Berrettini, the seventh seed, won through to the fourth round at Melbourne Park for the second time in his career after beating the Spanish phenom, 6-2 7-6(3) 4-6 2-6 7-6(5), in a very high-quality match on Rod Laver Arena.

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'I've never heard Rafa, Roger or Novak mention money' - Mats Wilander questions Alexander Zverev's motivation

‘Entertainer’ Nick Kyrgios reaching ‘superstar’ status like Roger Federer or Rafael Nadal, says Mats Wilander

'Everything was crazy!' - Rafael Nadal reacts to 'unforgettable' 28-minute tie-break at Australian Open

Daniil Medvedev on the change to his game that helped him become a defensive ‘genius’ at Australian Open

'He's a dreamer' - Stefanos Tsitsipas doesn't realise he's won match at Australian Open, Mats Wilander reacts

Understanding 'his own limitations' crucial to Rafael Nadal's win against Karen Khachanov, says Mats Wilander

'I'm not sure we will ever see Naomi Osaka win Grand Slams again' - Mats Wilander after Australian Open 2022 loss

'This kid is going to be No. 1' - Carlos Alcaraz will reach top spot, say Mats Wilander and Alex Corretja