What can Toni Nadal bring to Zverev?

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Although there is still nothing official, and they have simply been seen training together in Manacor, the possibility of Alexander Zverev starting to work with Toni Nadal on the circuit has caused a whirlwind that has swept through social media in recent days. This has also ended up affecting certain authoritative voices within the tennis world, already hearing opinions on what could result from this combination. Andrea Petkovic, through Eurosport, shared her perspective on the future of her compatriot.

“I'm always optimistic about Alexander, I believe many have not yet seen him compete at his full potential. Having watched him train live so many times, commented on several of his matches, I assure you he is very close to achieving it. He knows what it's like to defeat Alcaraz and Sinner on the court; it's not as though he has a 0-10 record against both, so I choose to believe,” said the former world No.9, who has been working in the media for some time. And as a good communicator, she does not hesitate to share her perspective on this approach between Zverev and Toni.

“If these reports are true, I think he is a person who could provide a differential spark to help him take the next step. However, we must not forget all the success he has had over the years with his family, with his father. At Wimbledon, it was the first time in a long while that we saw him exit in the first round of a Grand Slam. Aside from this exception, we have almost always seen him reach the later rounds in these types of tournaments,” recalls the German.

“Toni Nadal, even Rafa Nadal if he is around, can offer good advice in every aspect, they have won many Grand Slams together, they know how to do it. I never managed to win one, but when I talk to people like Boris (Becker) or Angie (Kerber), who have won several of these tournaments, they tell me that the key lies a lot in the energies, in managing emotions. It's about prevailing against the world's best players over seven matches, so first you need to have that experience to be able to transmit it. Toni has won many Grand Slams as a coach, and Rafa has done the same as a player; perhaps this combination of the two can help Sascha find that extra energy that could make a difference,” values the seven-time WTA champion.

Regarding age, Petkovic is calm and confident in Alexander's future in the circuit, one of the most consistent players of the last decade. “Until a few months ago, he was No.2 in the rankings, now he's dropped to No.3. If you usually operate at these levels, as is often the case with Sascha, it's normal that your opportunity will come at some point. The opportunities were already there a couple of times in the past, but he couldn't capitalize on them yet, that's all. Why couldn't he achieve that success in the future? He's still 28 years old, now more mature than ever, at an age where you become much more human, where you discover who you really are. This can greatly help him in winning that Grand Slam title he desires so much,” concludes the native of Tuzla.

ABOUT HIS EMOTIONAL STATE

But it's not all about tennis, fortunately, though at the moment Zverev's personal life is not at its best either. The Hamburger was brave after his latest defeat and confessed in a press conference that he's not doing well, feeling lonely and facing mental health issues. As his friend, Andrea Petkovic also spoke about this matter that is seldom discussed in the sports world.

“I'm sure that any player on the circuit has gone through such a moment, but sometimes those bitter losses are the catalyst for realizing that one has been unhappy for months. Perhaps this last defeat will end up being a blessing and not a curse, helping him see reality from another perspective and start taking better care of himself physically and mentally. Sascha is the German tennis player who carries all the pressure; everyone expects him to win a Grand Slam, and if he doesn't, it will be a sporting disaster, no matter how consistent he is. All those thoughts can be overly harsh for a 28-year-old,” concludes the former player.

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