Alexander Zverev and Ben Shelton have begun their preparations for Wimbledon, training under the watchful eye of their fathers.

What happened?

The duo crossed paths at the All England Club and sparked a debate about a potential doubles match with their fathers.

Ben Shelton posed a hypothetical question, asking who would come out on top if they teamed up with their respective fathers.

Alexander Zverev joked that Bryan Shelton's physique would give them an edge, taking a jab at his own dad.

Why it matters for Alexander Zverev

Zverev's comments came after his deep run at the Terra Wortmann Open in Halle, where he finished in the semifinals.

He will be eager to carry his momentum into the grass-court Major, having won his maiden Grand Slam title at this year's French Open.

What comes next?

Ben Shelton will kick off his Wimbledon campaign against qualifier Otto Virtanen, while Alexander Zverev is set to face Alexander Blockx.

The two players could meet in the semifinals of the grass-court Major if they both reach the final four.

Zverev's father, Alexander Zverev Sr, has been coaching him throughout his career, and the German will be looking to make a strong impression at SW19.

The tournament is set to begin, with Shelton and Zverev both looking to make a deep run.

And they will be hoping to make the most of their momentum, with Shelton having captured the BOSS Open title and Zverev having won the French Open.

So the stage is set for an exciting tournament, with some of the world's top players competing for the title.

The crowd will be eager to see how the players perform, and Shelton and Zverev will be looking to put on a show.

But for now, they are just focusing on their first matches, with Shelton taking on Virtanen and Zverev facing Blockx.

The matches will be closely watched, with many expecting Shelton and Zverev to make a deep run in the tournament.

And with their fathers coaching them, they will be looking to make the most of their experience and guidance.

The tournament will be an exciting one, with many top players competing for the title.

It will be interesting to see how Shelton and Zverev perform, and whether they can make a deep run in the tournament.