Zverev: "Both Sinner and Alcaraz are light years ahead of the others"
The German admits to continue dragging physical problems and selects four players who could overshadow Sinner and Alcaraz in 2026.
A fateful year for Alexander Zverev, with various reasons to explain what has happened. The German insists that it's all due to a combination of physical problems that have prevented him from displaying his best level, causing his confidence to diminish over time. But also, the superiority of Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz has clearly had an impact.
His brief passage through the Six Kings Slam 2025 only reinforces the feeling of being stuck in a deep crisis of gameplay, results, and identity. Alexander Zverev is already looking ahead to the next season with the hope of being able to compete in full physical condition, free of discomfort, and being able to recover the level of play that has made him a perennial candidate for glory in Grand Slams. This was reflected in words collected by Ubitennis, where he emphasizes the flagrant superiority of Sinner and Alcaraz, selecting four players who could challenge them in 2026.
"I love being a tennis player, even though we travel for eleven months, I know I am privileged and I am not comfortable complaining. This season has been very difficult for me due to injuries. At the beginning of the year, I was world number two and came close to reaching number 1. I know that's my level when I'm healthy, but I haven't been able to be healthy at any time since that date. When I am free of discomfort, I will have to work to recover my best tennis and confidence. The key for me now is to get in shape to arrive in the best possible way in 2026," explained the German.
- Zverev acknowledges he still has serious problems in his right shoulder
Sascha's problems focus on his right shoulder, having relapsed from them at the Six Kings Slam 2025. "I had been feeling much better for a few days, but in the warm-up for my match, I experienced pain again. It was very bad luck. Tennis is a tough sport where it's difficult to manage these kinds of problems. I need to consult with my team on the best way to approach the recovery," said Zverev, who again mentioned the superiority of Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz over the others.
"Right now, both are light years ahead of the rest. I'm still world number three, but I feel that Jannik and Carlos are far superior. We can't just sit back and watch as they outperform us; we have to raise our level. Personally, I believe there are four players who should challenge them: Djokovic, Fritz, Draper, and me. In any case, I can't consider any of that until I am completely healthy," affirmed Alexander Zverev, who will compete in Paris and at the ATP Finals, albeit with low expectations.
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