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Fery: Zverev's Tardiness is Routine, but Shanghai Incident Angered Me
29 Oct
Summary
- Arthur Fery noted Alexander Zverev frequently arrives late for matches.
- Fery experienced a significant delay before his Shanghai Masters match.
- This tardiness impacts player warm-up routines and match preparation.
Arthur Fery has spoken about Alexander Zverev's noted tendency to be late for tennis matches. Fery, who reached the Wimbledon semi-finals recently, acknowledged that Zverev is consistently tardy. However, he specified that Zverev's delays did not significantly impact their direct match at Wimbledon.
Fery recounted a more frustrating incident at this year's Shanghai Masters. Prior to his match against Karen Khachanov, Fery was made to wait six minutes past the designated time. He explained that such delays, coupled with the time it takes to get to the court, effectively negate a player's warm-up routine.
This tardiness can disrupt a player's entire preparation strategy. Fery mentioned that typical tournament delays mean players have more time than initially announced, but specific instances of lateness can still be disruptive. Both Fery and Zverev are currently competing at the Vienna Open.
