Federer explains why Zverev has not won a Grand Slam

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The seventh edition of the Laver Cup kicks off this afternoon in Berlin, a city where most of the spotlight is on the only German player who currently appears in the list of headliners. Yes, we are talking about Alexander Zverev, one of the names most closely associated with this competition since its inception. However, despite the great career he is still building, there are still important pieces missing, such as capturing that Grand Slam title that so many people demand from him. And why hasn't that moment arrived yet? Roger Federer played devil's advocate on the portal Bluewin to bring the answer that many have been thinking about for some time.

"I'm not his coach, so I can speak freely about his situation," starts off the Swiss, speaking with the confidence and good relationship he has always maintained with the German, who is eleven years his junior. "When I watch Sascha play, what I see is someone who plays too passively, often very defensively, especially in decisive moments. It's great to defend so well; he's one of the best in that aspect, but I think to win, he needs to look for something more, take a step forward. If he can implement this idea, I am convinced that he can achieve great things," summarized the Basel native, leaving a piece of advice on the table that could be very helpful to the German player.

The fact is that many journalists have been highlighting this issue in recent years. Of course, Zverev has the potential to reach whatever heights he desires, and of course, that backhand in a crucial moment can be the best on the circuit, as we all thought when we saw him burst onto the scene at just 17 years old. But time has passed, the skin has toughened, and at 27 years old, the opportunities have passed by Zverev's platform without him seizing any of the chances. In the ATP circuit, he missed the mark, several Masters 1000, and a couple of ATP Finals, but in Grand Slam territory, he still struggles when facing the ultimate test. US Open 2020? Roland Garros 2024? Both finals went to the fifth set, and both times, he ended up in second place.

FEDERER MAKES IT CLEAR

With 20 Grand Slams in his bag, Roger Federer's voice carries enough weight to be listened to and taken note of every time he speaks up, especially when it comes to any tennis matter. In this case, the Swiss insists on Zverev's need to break free from those chains that hold him back from taking the leap into the void for fear of failure. Because as Federer well knows, up there in the heights, no one gives you anything for free; instead, you have to be the one to head towards the finish line, trying to leave your opponent behind.

"There is an infallible rule in the current circuit that when you face the best players in the world, you are required to take the initiative and play offensively. In his recent match against Taylor Fritz at the US Open, for example, he didn’t do that. He is not far from achieving the goal; we are dealing with an outstanding player with one of the best arsenals in the entire locker room; however, to win a Grand Slam, you have to have confidence in your shots, be aggressive, play more offensively," asserts Roger, who tied 5-5 in head-to-head matches against the German. "He has to create and believe in that path, so that every cell in your body feels it is the only correct way," he concludes.

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