Alexander Zverev is on course for the Olympic Games. The only thing that isn't going his way yet is his jersey. He wants to change his black kit because it is "not an advantage" in the blazing sun.
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- Alexander Zverev will be playing in black at the Olympic Games in Paris.
- The black Germany shirt is "not an advantage" in the blazing sun. The 2021 Olympic champion has already contacted the manufacturer to ask for a new set of shirts.
- Zverev already has a different look when it comes to wearing the coat of arms. Unlike many others, he does not wear the national eagle on his chest, but on his headband. Zverev finds this more appealing.
Alexander Zverev will be competing against Wawrinka's opponent Alexei Popyrin in the third round of the singles at the Olympic Games. The 2021 Olympic champion may be sporting a new look.
"Zverev wants to change Adidas clothing!", headlined "Bild" on Tuesday evening. Zverev was dressed all in black for the first two matches. The German was asked by "ZDF" whether the black team kit could be a disadvantage in the sweltering Parisian heat.
Zverev: "I don't think it's an advantage. But, let's see. I've already spoken to Adidas and maybe I'll get something else for the next match." The temperatures are getting to him. "At some point in the second set, I also got extremely hot and didn't feel comfortable on the court."
Athletes have to iron on their crests themselves - Zverev: "Don't even know how to do it"
Unlike many other German athletes, Zverev handles the crest issue differently. Adidas equips the German delegation with black shirts. The German eagle has to be ironed on by each athlete themselves. Most wear it on their chest, but not Zverev.
The tennis ace wears the German eagle on his headband. But why? "I find it more appealing on the headband," says the Olympian according to Bild.
Zverev leaves the ironing to tennis colleague Tim Pütz, who is in doubles action. "He can do the most with the iron. I don't even know how the thing works."
Pütz may soon have to take out the iron again. Assuming Zverev can hand in the black clothing and receive a new set of shirts.
