Zverev: "I don't believe in myself, I'm playing horrible tennis and dealing with pain"

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Very negative feelings, lack of confidence, searching for excuses, and a loss of direction both on and off the court. Alexander Zverev suffered another disappointment at the ATP Masters 1000 Shanghai 2025, and despite maintaining his position in the top-3 of the ATP ranking, his season is very disappointing. Sascha explained in a press conference the reasons for his bad vibes.

Winning 47 out of 68 matches would be a good balance for almost anyone, but not for a player aiming for glory and relentlessly pursuing a Grand Slam title. Alexander Zverev has faced disappointment after disappointment this season, with high expectations set for the four major events in the world, but he has not been able to live up to them. His defeat at the ATP Masters 1000 Shanghai 2025 was another blow that led the German to make explosive statements to Eurosport Germany.

"The last time I played without pain was in Australia. It's been a really tough year physically, with back problems that won't go away. I'm in a real battle with myself because I have immense distrust in my game," said the Hamburg native, who, at 28 years old, seems to have reached his peak in a career that appeared destined for Grand Slam titles and the world number 1 spot but faced first with the Big 3 and now with Sinner and Alcaraz, squandering unique opportunities he had.

- Zverev is concerned about his back problems, which are hindering his performance in 2025

This year could be a turning point for a player who is feeling great helplessness in competing against the best, with a huge gap existing between him and the two dominant players of the moment. As evidence, he is over 4,000 points away from the top-2 in the ATP ranking, which clearly reflects the current level disparity. He has only managed to win one title, in Munich, and after his disappointing performance at the US Open, where he lost in the third round to Auger-Aliassime, it seems that Sascha is even more lost and demotivated.

"I simply don't believe in myself, I lack any kind of faith and confidence in myself. I'm playing terrible tennis, and my season's record is really bad," says a man who will try to make amends and find some relief at the Paris Masters 1000 and the ATP Finals, the two major events remaining to be played. There seem to be few hopes at the moment, but Alexander Zverev must seek a change that could mask his year and restore his lost confidence.

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