"I'm just extremely happy to be in the final here" - Zverev after win over Tsitsipas

Alexander Zverev got his revenge over Stefanos Tsitsipas by defeating the Greek in the Madrid Open semifinal.

Zverev moves to the final where he will face Carlos Alcaraz later today for a chance to win his 3rd Madrid Open trophy overall. In a match that largely favoured the server throughout, Zverev capitalised on his first two break opportunities to set him on the path to his 10th ATP Masters 1000 final. Following the match, he said:

"I thought from yesterday onwards I started to play really well. I'm just extremely happy to be in the final here. I know it's going to be an extremely tough match tomorrow but I hope I can manage to play my best and give myself a chance."

Asked if his record in Madrid makes Manolo Santana Stadium feel like his court, as opposed to home favourite Alcaraz's, Zverev deferred to his final opponent, he said:

"Yes, I have been playing well, so I'm just renting it. It's going to be his court for the next 15 years probably. It has been Rafa's court for the past 15 years and it's going to be his court for the next 15 years. I just hope I can give him some trouble and I hope I can manage to win tomorrow."