Zverev and his priority on clay court: "Right now I just need to win matches"

Andrés Tomás Rico | 5 Apr 2025 | 19.41

Zverev and his priority on clay courts: "Right now I just need to win matches." Photo: Getty Images.

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Alexander Zverev knows he needs to raise his level on the clay court circuit, no ifs or buts. The German left a somewhat worrying image at Indian Wells, where he fell in the first round, and in Miami, where he bid farewell in the round of 16. In both tournaments, he was the number one seed and will also be in the Monte Carlo Masters 1000, a place he resides in and where he hopes to rediscover his tennis. The same tennis that allowed him to win the Rome Masters 1000 and come within a set of winning Roland Garros. But for now, the Hamburger wants to start with the basics of this sport: winning matches. He stated this in comments collected by the ATP.

Need for victories

"Winning matches is crucial to regain confidence and acquire the right mindset. I definitely need to win some matches and play good tennis. Everything can change very quickly. In Miami, I felt I was playing better than before and then woke up with neck discomfort on that very day, which was a bit unfortunate for me, so I was somewhat limited. But even winning that match, everything can change very fast."

Seeking to regain confidence and stand up to big rivals

"In the quarterfinals of Miami, I would have faced Jakub Mensik. Obviously, he won the tournament, but maybe if I regain confidence, I am the favorite in all those matches to be played. I insist, everything can happen and change quickly, and I hope it happens in the coming weeks."

Lack of rest after Australia, one of the causes of his tennis slump

"I didn't rest after Australia, and mentally Australia affected me a lot. I was very upset and very tired, and I came back here to Monaco and went straight to South America, so I really didn't have time to process what happened, losing in a Grand Slam final. I moved on, which wasn't the smartest thing to do."

The advantage of playing in your place of residence

"You're still a bit more relaxed, a bit fresher. Sleeping in your own bed, eating homemade food is quite nice. My whole family is here. Familiarity helps, and it's very pleasant. But again, right now, I need to win matches and regain the winning rhythm," reiterates Zverev, who wants to elevate his tennis level again to compete for big things on this clay court circuit.

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