Germany’s Alexander Zverev asked Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola to come back to Bayern Munich on Saturday after the Spaniard watched him reach the fourth round of Wimbledon.

Fourth seed Zverev was watched by a Royal Box full of sporting greats including Guardiola as he battled past Cameron Norrie, winning the first two sets 6-4 and then surviving a 32-point third-set tiebreak to triumph.

Zverev said the sight of the former Bayern Munich manager in the front row of the Royal Box had made him nervous.

“For me, it’s an honour to play on Centre Court and in front of the Royal Box, we had so many sporting legends today (Saturday),” Zverev said.

“For me Pep Guardiola. Thanks a lot for coming, it’s a privilege to play. Last thing — Bayern Munich need a coach. If you’re tired of football you can coach me on a tennis court any time.”

Zverev, a diehard Bayern Munich supporter, got to meet Guardiola immediately after the match.