Felix Wagner 
Bayern Munich continued their flawless start to the Champions League season by beating Atletico Madrid 2-0 at the Wanda Metropolitano. The win maintains their unbeaten record in the competition and highlights their strong form in Europe.
Alexander Zverev, now world number one, suffered a defeat to Alex de Minaur at the Vienna ATP event, prompting questions about his capacity to compete with rising stars Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner in 2027. The loss, following earlier defeats to Novak Djokovic and Alejandro Davidovich Fokina, highlights concerns over Zverev’s form and tactical approach, while Alcaraz expressed a desire for revenge in future match‑ups.
German star Alexander Zverev, fresh from winning two Grand Slam titles in 2026, used a press conference in Vienna to set his sights on the two remaining majors and a shot at the world No. 1 spot. He emphasized the importance of continually setting new goals and expressed confidence after a breakthrough year on all surfaces.
Stuttgart continued their flawless start to the Champions League with a comfortable 3-0 win over Slovan Bratislava in Slovakia. The victory puts them atop their group while Slovan have lost both of their opening matches.
Harry Kane provided two assists as Bayern Munich fought back to secure a 2-2 draw against Augsburg. The late comeback prevented a shock defeat but left the German champions unable to climb to the top of the Bundesliga table.
German world No.2 Alexander Zverev cruised past Juncheng Shang 6-0, 6-3 in the China Open second round, securing a place in the quarter‑finals where he will meet Novak Djokovic. After the win, Zverev said he likes his chances but acknowledges Djokovic’s comfort on the Beijing courts.
Tatjana Maria, the 39‑year‑old German, is the oldest player currently in the WTA top 100, holding a world ranking of No.84 after a successful 2025‑2026 season that included four WTA titles and a recent final in Eastbourne. The article also notes that Novak Djokovic is the oldest ATP player in the top 100, both serving as inspirations for younger players.
Bayern Munich have identified Barcelona’s Spanish forward Dani Olmo as a transfer target and are reportedly ready to offer £69 million for his signing. The move would see the 28‑year‑old join the German champions in the upcoming transfer window.
Alexander Zverev captured the 2026 US Open men’s singles crown, beating Ben Shelton in a four‑set final. After the match Zverev suggested Carlos Alcaraz made a tactical mistake in the quarter‑finals, prompting former champion Kim Clijsters to discuss his comments on a podcast, noting his playing style and mental approach.
Bayern Munich have been reported to be keeping a close eye on Borussia Dortmund midfielder Florian Wirtz, 23, as a possible signing for the summer. The interest comes amid other transfer rumours involving Premier League clubs, but Bayern remain focused on securing the German talent.