Zverev surprises with his reflections on the future of Djokovic and the balls in Rome

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Alexander Zverev never leaves anyone indifferent whenever he appears before the media, being sincere and assertive when asked about topics of great interest. He did so this Sunday at the ATP Masters 1000 Roma 2025, addressing two interesting aspects such as the playing conditions at the Foro Itálico and the future of Novak Djokovic.

There are players who see press conferences as mere administrative formalities to be resolved without saying anything relevant, and others who seem eager to engage in discussions with their answers. Alexander Zverev belongs to this latter group in recent times, being categorical on various current debated topics. His words after reaching the round of 16 at the ATP Masters 1000 Roma 2025 have not gone unnoticed by anyone.

- Why are the playing conditions special in Rome this year

"It is very strange what is happening with the balls because they are much slower than in past editions, I really don't know what they have done with them. We have been playing with Dunlop balls throughout the clay court season. I found it fast in Monte Carlo, Munich, and Madrid, but here... They can tell me whatever they want, but it is not the same. I am stringing three kilos less tension than in the other tournaments. I don't know, they try to tell us it's the same ball, but it can't be," says Zverev, who, by reducing the tension of his strings, seeks to make the ball come off more easily, trying to compensate for this alleged slowdown.

- What can be expected from the future of Novak Djokovic

"Nobody can always play at their maximum level. I still believe he will find his game again and continue to be one of the best in the world. There is no doubt about his competitive abilities; I think right now it all depends on whether he has the necessary determination to keep striving to the maximum, aiming to return to his usual level. His tennis is above the rest, but the key lies in the answer to that question. Only he can provide it," pointed out Alexander Zverev, who will face Arthur Fils in the round of 16 at the ATP Masters 1000 Roma 2025.

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