Influenced by a Grand Slam champion, Alexander Zverev will be armed with a new accomplice as he aims to continue his rise up the rankings.

The former junior world No. 1 worked with Head designers to help create his new racquet, the Head Speed Limited Edition.

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The racquet, that features a 16 x 19 string pattern, is based on Novak Djokovic's Speed MP racquet.

Here's a look at the 49th-ranked Zverev and Head design chief Wolfgang Schlor discussing the concept behind the new racquet and a look at Zverev's new stick.