"Zverev's problem is that he doesn't have any plan"

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Alexander Zverev labeled his season as 'incredibly unsatisfactory' after being eliminated from the 2025 ATP Finals in Turin, an idea that was further developed by Tim Henman from the expert panel.

The truth is that the topic is debatable. How to explain that, even though Alexander Zverev is currently World No. 3, the reality on the court is that he is light-years away from Sinner and Alcaraz. Much will have to change for the German, starting with his style of play. Tim Henman, a regular commentator on Sky, provided a brief analysis of Sascha's situation after seeing him eliminated in the group stage of the 2025 Nitto ATP Finals.

“Right now, I don't see him having any plan when he steps onto the court,” critiques the Brit after their last match. "His service is phenomenal, we already know that, and in some matches, he manages to keep it safe. The problem comes afterward, from the back of the court, when his forehand becomes very vulnerable, reacting almost always late, lacking the ability to withstand many exchanges. Right now, I feel that what he should do is step back from competition for a while and reinvent himself,” Henman bluntly stated.

“An approach he often resorts to is taking a step back and hoping that his opponents make the mistakes […] The problem is that at these levels, you cannot do this because it is normal to be overcome. He is a very, very good player, there is no doubt about that, he is currently number three in the world rankings... but I do not feel that his game is moving in the right direction,” adds Tim, who does not hold back when discussing these aspects.

Does Alexander Zverev need a new coaching team?

With all the tools on the table, in addition to his serve, his backhand, his physical condition, and his experience, one cannot fully understand what Alexander Zverev is lacking to become a Grand Slam champion. Right now, surely the German would be happy to see himself competitive again in these types of tournaments, something that seems distant for now. Through his coaching team, names like Juan Carlos Ferrero, David Ferrer, Sergi Bruguera, and even Ivan Lendl have passed. None lasted long, with his father Aleksandr – alongside his brother Mischa – always remaining as the fundamental and immovable pillar.

Even here, friend Henman did not hold back, pointing directly at the Zverev family and referring to this structure as an obstacle that is preventing the German from making a leap in quality, starting with changing his mentality on the court. “Honestly, I don't know what influence his father and brother have when designing his game strategy, but it is evident that he needs new impulses at this stage of his career,” pointed out the British commentator, assuming that this solution is non-negotiable for Sascha if he truly wants the winds to start blowing in his favor.

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