Zverev to change the dynamics in Shanghai: "Here I know I can play well"

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You have to be ignorant to label Alexander Zverev's current season as bad, although if we were to ask him, we would surely get a surprising answer. Holding a spot in the world ranking's top 3 for many months now, the German has yielded all the circuit's spotlight to Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz, who are sharing most of the major titles. Added to this are some back problems that Sascha has been dealing with for some time now, making the challenge of performing well in these upcoming tours even more crucial. Upon his arrival at the Shanghai Masters 1000, these were the conclusions provided by the player from Hamburg, excited about achieving a result here that will boost him until the end of the season.

"It's a place that brings back many memories, but I'm not sure if there's anything in particular," says the Teutonic, who has been participating in the tournament since he was a teenager. "The first memory that comes to mind is the match against Roger Federer in the quarterfinals of 2019, that day was very special in the way I played, surely many people still remember it. Here in Shanghai, I have reached a final and another semifinal, enough information to be aware that it's a place where I can play well, so I'll work hard to make things go well for me this week," Zverev adds.

After reaching the quarterfinals in Beijing, where he easily fell to Medvedev, the challenge of maintaining a good performance in October is huge. "Honestly, if I think about this part of the season, already reaching the end, the first word I would use to describe it is fatigue (laughs), but it's normal, we're here after a very extensive calendar," the German admits. "It's by no means an excuse; we are in one of the world's most important tournaments, a Masters 1000 event, where all players dream of displaying their best tennis level. Every player works to achieve their goals, so I'm no different from them, I also want to play at a high level here. I hope to achieve that and continue building a good form," states the world No. 3.

CONTINUES TO STRUGGLE WITH BACK PAIN

Some may criticize Zverev for not achieving the expected results this season, but beyond the fact that two players are currently in a different dimension, the severe back pains that the German has been experiencing all summer aren't making it easy for him to showcase his best level out there. Alexander does not want to rely on this to justify his lack of titles, but it's a reality we must empathize with and understand that, beyond his life as a tennis player, there are other external issues that can also hinder you.

"It's tough, starting from the training sessions, unfortunately, I can't train too much because this issue is demanding more rest than usual from me. It's something difficult to manage, but it's a pain that becomes very bothersome if you don't take care of it properly, so this is what it is. The seasons on the circuit are very long, something we know from the start, so each player carries their own issues and particular discomforts. For me, this year has been the back, but even so, I'll try to continue giving my 100% every time I step onto the court. I've had two injections so far, and that's been helping me," concludes the German.

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