Zverev: "Losing in the first round of Wimbledon was the best thing that could have happened to me in 2025"

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It is just as true to assert that finishing a season as the world number 3 is meritorious and commendable as it is that Alexander Zverev's performance in 2025 was disappointing. This dichotomy guided the German in his reflections during the press conference prior to the United Cup 2026, a tournament he aims to use as preparation for the 2026 Australian Open.

The standout player at the United Cup 2026, a strong candidate to become the main challenger to the dominance established by Alcaraz and Sinner this season, with the dream of winning another Grand Slam more alive than ever. This is how Alexander Zverev faces the new year, eager to secure a new title for Germany in this team event and arrive in Melbourne full of confidence. He will need it to overcome the setbacks of 2025 and believe that he can rival the world's top two players.

Zverev acknowledges the need to play matches and that he has overcome his physical and mental issues from 2025

"My 2025 results were portrayed in Germany as much more negative and disappointing than they actually were. Looking back now, I am proud to have finished as world number 3 despite all the physical problems I faced. It was not the season I had dreamed of because I couldn't win significant titles, but I feel that I am not far from Carlos and Jannik. I just need to regain my best form as soon as possible," stated the German.

Both Alcaraz and Sinner have avoided competing in any tournaments before the first Grand Slam of the year, a concept that Sascha cannot entertain for himself. "I feel like a diesel engine that needs to gradually build up momentum to reach its peak performance. They can show up in Melbourne and display their best version without prior matches, but I need matches," admitted a man excited about this team competition, explaining how mentally drained he was last season.

"We play many tournaments throughout the year, so an event like the United Cup 2026 is important because it's different. I struggled a lot mentally halfway through the year last year. The best thing that happened to me was taking four weeks off after losing in the first round at Wimbledon. I started from scratch, enjoyed time with family and friends, took a vacation in Mallorca, and distanced myself from tennis for a while. That was a turning point; I felt much better in the final stretch of the year," Alexander Zverev concluded, motivated by the challenges that lie ahead this year.

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