Alexander Zverev is one of the German Olympic heroes, the tennis star won gold in Tokyo.
Fans celebrated him when he arrived at Munich Airport.
Tokyo - These are indescribable days that Alexander Zverev has behind him.
The German tennis ace won Olympic gold in Tokyo and celebrated sensational victories against Novak Djokovic and Karen Chatschanow.
For the 24-year-old, the triumph is the greatest success of his career so far.
And Zverev is also one of the big winners on another level.
Thanks to his open manner, the native of Hamburg has garnered enormous sympathy points in the past few days.
Again and again he emphasized how proud he was to compete for Germany at the Olympics * and to fight for a medal.
He kept saying that he wasn't just playing for himself, but for all German athletes in Tokyo - and of course the fans at home.
And he kept delivering.
Zverev is the first German Olympic champion in men's singles.
Alexander Zverev: Olympic champion celebrated on arrival in Germany
In addition, his brother and manager Mischa Zverev has also given everything to ensure that Germany's youth may use tennis rackets more often in the future. His emotional outburst after winning the semi-final against Djokovic quickly became an internet hit. Real feelings, real joy, real Olympic spirit - Zverev's trip to Tokyo was a direct hit.
And how much the German number one is celebrated became clear on Tuesday night at Munich Airport.
A cheering crowd with Germany flags awaited the returnees from Japan.
Including, of course, Mischa Zverev, who immediately hugged his brother and a few seconds later had the gold medal hanging around his neck.
Before that he had publicly called for his brother "Sascha" to be received at the airport in Erdinger Moos.
Around 100 followers accepted the invitation, and Mischa even handed out ice cream without further ado to sweeten the waiting time.
Olympia: Alexander Zverev celebrated in Munich - Eurosport reporter needs a little help
The tennis star's parents had also come to Munich and proudly took their son in their arms.
Professional colleague Sabine Lisicki also insisted on welcoming Zverev * in Munich.
And she immediately noticed something during an interview for Eurosport.
As the tennis player posted in her story, Fabian Ziemer needed a little help to meet the 1.98-meter-tall Olympic champion at eye level: he simply stood on a stone with his Eurosport microphone and was suddenly a good head taller.
Such aids are often used in television.
Lisicki captured the brilliant Zverev moment and wrote: “This is how you do an interview.” Ziemer himself also took it with humor, he and Mischa Zverev also posted a similar photo in their Instagram stories.
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A little trick helps Fabian Ziemer (center) during the interview with Alexander Zverev.
© Screenshot Instagram / Sabine Lisicki
On Tuesday morning, the Olympic champion will continue to his hometown, according to information from the
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, a reception is planned in the Hamburg city hall.
Zverev had already been cheered on Monday when he arrived in Frankfurt.
Around 75 people came to the airport.
The high-spirited tennis star, who had strolled through the airport with the gold medal around his neck, his passport in his hands and in short sweatpants, had to stop again and again to pose for selfies with the fans.
It was the same in Munich.
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List of rubric lists: © Screenshot Instagram / Sabine Lisicki
