‘Decisive’ Zverev cruises into Munich quarters German first seed Alexander Zverev is on track to defend his crown at the Munich ATP event after swatting aside Canada’s Gabriel Diallo on Thursday.The world number three won 6-1, 6-2 in 73 minutes and will face Argentinian Francisco Cerundolo in the quarterfinals.“I won and I won decisively, that’s pretty good,” Zverev said as he kept his bid for a record fourth Munich title alive.The Bayern Munich fan, who was in attendance at Wednesday’s dramatic Champions League quarterfinal win over Real Madrid, added: “It wasn’t as exciting as yesterday in the Allianz Arena — that was an experience.”ALSO READ | French Open prize money increases by 9.5 per centZverev said the clash with fifth seed Cerundolo, who moved past Botic van de Zandschulp 6-3, 6-0 earlier in the day, “would be a more exciting match”.The 28-year-old had struggled past Serb Miomir Kecmanovic in three sets in his opener but had no such difficulties in the Munich sunshine against the world number 37 Diallo.Diallo seemed to struggle with a back injury and needed treatment on court after the first set.The victory was Zverev’s 100th clay court win this decade, with only world number two Carlos Alcaraz and Dane Casper Ruud boasting more in that time.Zverev is the only German remaining after compatriot Daniel Altmaier was defeated 6-4, 7-6 (12/10) earlier on Thursday by Slovak qualifier Alex Molcan.Published on Apr 16, 2026 #Decisive #Zverev #cruises #Munich #quarters

Union Berlin’s new coach Marie-Louise Eta — the first woman to manage a Bundesliga team — is well aware of the discussions regarding her appointment last week but said on Thursday ‌she was only focused on getting the side back on the winning track.

Eta was appointed interim head coach on ⁠Saturday for the remainder of the season following the dismissal of Steffen Baumgart with Union in 11th place.

She will oversee the men’s first team through the ‌end of the campaign before moving to the club’s women’s side.

“I totally understand that in public there is this ‌issue (of the first woman as a Bundesliga coach),” she told a ‌press ⁠conference ahead of her first game on Saturday at ⁠home to strugglers VfL Wolfsburg.

“I obviously know the issue and it was never about that. It’s always about football, about working with people … and about being successful.

“I have the trust of the club ‌and I am happy about it. The most important thing now is to prepare for the weekend against Wolfsburg,” Eta said.

ALSO READ | Kompany hails Marie-Louise Eta’s appointment as ‘something special’

Asked if she had any hesitation when getting the job offer last week, ‌Eta added: “There was nothing to consider. I was at home on Saturday so I was surprised initially (to get the call) but then I was happy for this trust, ⁠and then things happened quickly.”

Eta said she was by no means an exception in football with women taking over more and more key positions ‌in many clubs around the world.

“There are female coaches out there before me. In many other countries as well,” Eta said. “I understand the issue and the interest in it but it would be nice if this issue did not exist and it was only about success on the pitch.”

Eta has been coaching Union’s Under-19 team.

She became the ‌first female assistant coach in the German top flight with Union in 2023 but her appointment this time has also triggered some derogatory social media comments, which have been condemned by the ⁠club.

“This (social media comments) does not concern me because it says more about those ⁠posting these things than about me or other people they are talking about,” she said.

“That my appointment became so big ‌may have surprised us a bit because for us it was not really. I hope in the next few years this will be less and less and people will focus on football.”

Published on Apr 16, 2026

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Union Berlin’s Marie-Louise Eta aware of special position in Bundesliga but wants to focus on football Union Berlin’s new coach Marie-Louise Eta — the first woman to manage a Bundesliga team — is well aware of the discussions regarding her appointment last week but said on Thursday ‌she was only focused on getting the side back on the winning track.Eta was appointed interim head coach on ⁠Saturday for the remainder of the season following the dismissal of Steffen Baumgart with Union in 11th place.She will oversee the men’s first team through the ‌end of the campaign before moving to the club’s women’s side.“I totally understand that in public there is this ‌issue (of the first woman as a Bundesliga coach),” she told a ‌press ⁠conference ahead of her first game on Saturday at ⁠home to strugglers VfL Wolfsburg.“I obviously know the issue and it was never about that. It’s always about football, about working with people … and about being successful.“I have the trust of the club ‌and I am happy about it. The most important thing now is to prepare for the weekend against Wolfsburg,” Eta said.ALSO READ | Kompany hails Marie-Louise Eta’s appointment as ‘something special’Asked if she had any hesitation when getting the job offer last week, ‌Eta added: “There was nothing to consider. I was at home on Saturday so I was surprised initially (to get the call) but then I was happy for this trust, ⁠and then things happened quickly.”Eta said she was by no means an exception in football with women taking over more and more key positions ‌in many clubs around the world.“There are female coaches out there before me. In many other countries as well,” Eta said. “I understand the issue and the interest in it but it would be nice if this issue did not exist and it was only about success on the pitch.”Eta has been coaching Union’s Under-19 team.She became the ‌first female assistant coach in the German top flight with Union in 2023 but her appointment this time has also triggered some derogatory social media comments, which have been condemned by the ⁠club.“This (social media comments) does not concern me because it says more about those ⁠posting these things than about me or other people they are talking about,” she said.“That my appointment became so big ‌may have surprised us a bit because for us it was not really. I hope in the next few years this will be less and less and people will focus on football.”Published on Apr 16, 2026 #Union #Berlins #MarieLouise #Eta #aware #special #position #Bundesliga #focus #football

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Union Berlin’s new coach Marie-Louise Eta — the first woman to manage a Bundesliga team — is well aware of the discussions regarding her appointment last week but said on Thursday ‌she was only focused on getting the side back on the winning track.
Eta was appointed interim head coach on ⁠Saturday for the remainder of the season following the dismissal of Steffen Baumgart with Union in 11th place.
She will oversee the men’s first team through the ‌end of the campaign before moving to the club’s women’s side.
“I totally understand that in public there is this ‌issue (of the first woman as a Bundesliga coach),” she told a ‌press ⁠conference ahead of her first game on Saturday at ⁠home to strugglers VfL Wolfsburg.
“I obviously know the issue and it was never about that. It’s always about football, about working with people … and about being successful.
“I have the trust of the club ‌and I am happy about it. The most important thing now is to prepare for the weekend against Wolfsburg,” Eta said.
ALSO READ | Kompany hails Marie-Louise Eta’s appointment as ‘something special’
Asked if she had any hesitation when getting the job offer last week, ‌Eta added: “There was nothing to consider. I was at home on Saturday so I was surprised initially (to get the call) but then I was happy for this trust, ⁠and then things happened quickly.”
Eta said she was by no means an exception in football with women taking over more and more key positions ‌in many clubs around the world.
“There are female coaches out there before me. In many other countries as well,” Eta said. “I understand the issue and the interest in it but it would be nice if this issue did not exist and it was only about success on the pitch.”
Eta has been coaching Union’s Under-19 team.
She became the ‌first female assistant coach in the German top flight with Union in 2023 but her appointment this time has also triggered some derogatory social media comments, which have been condemned by the ⁠club.
“This (social media comments) does not concern me because it says more about those ⁠posting these things than about me or other people they are talking about,” she said.
“That my appointment became so big ‌may have surprised us a bit because for us it was not really. I hope in the next few years this will be less and less and people will focus on football.”
Published on Apr 16, 2026

#Union #Berlins #MarieLouise #Eta #aware #special #position #Bundesliga #focus #football">Union Berlin’s Marie-Louise Eta aware of special position in Bundesliga but wants to focus on football

Eta was appointed interim head coach on ⁠Saturday for the remainder of the season following the dismissal of Steffen Baumgart with Union in 11th place.

She will oversee the men’s first team through the ‌end of the campaign before moving to the club’s women’s side.

“I obviously know the issue and it was never about that. It’s always about football, about working with people … and about being successful.

“I have the trust of the club ‌and I am happy about it. The most important thing now is to prepare for the weekend against Wolfsburg,” Eta said.

ALSO READ | Kompany hails Marie-Louise Eta’s appointment as ‘something special’

Eta said she was by no means an exception in football with women taking over more and more key positions ‌in many clubs around the world.

Eta has been coaching Union’s Under-19 team.

“This (social media comments) does not concern me because it says more about those ⁠posting these things than about me or other people they are talking about,” she said.

“That my appointment became so big ‌may have surprised us a bit because for us it was not really. I hope in the next few years this will be less and less and people will focus on football.”

Published on Apr 16, 2026

#Union #Berlins #MarieLouise #Eta #aware #special #position #Bundesliga #focus #football

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