Asked about his trial, Zverev doesn't dwell: "I said everything before the tournament"

Alexander Zverev may well be the favorite to win the title in Paris. Having won the title in Rome and defeated Nadal in the first round (6-3, 7-6, 6-3), the German is advancing with monumental confidence. Opposed to a very good David Goffin in the second round, the world number 4 delivered another top-class match to qualify (37 winners, 8 aces, 0 breaks conceded). Winning in three sets (7-6, 6-2, 6-2), he is looking more and more like a scarecrow in the top half of the draw.

That said, it's not just his high level of play that has Zverev in the news. His appeal against the verdict of his former partner, Brenda Pateo, begins this Friday. As a reminder, Zverev was convicted of assault and battery last October (€450,000 fine). Following this verdict, the German champion appealed, and a new trial opens this Friday, in the middle of the French Open.

Following his victory in the second round, he was questioned on the subject. The semi-finalist at last year's French Open replied curtly: "I said everything before the tournament". His answer was as firm as it was brief, no doubt referring to what he had explained on the subject on Sunday, before playing his first match: "I'm convinced that there's absolutely no chance of me losing this case. I'm innocent. That's why I can continue to play serenely and I think my results show it."

It should be noted that the trial in Berlin will take place without the Olympic medallist, who is too busy playing the French Open.

On the tennis front, the German will attempt to reach the second week this Saturday, when he takes on Tallon Griekspoor in the third round on the Philippe Chatrier.