Zverev gives his opinion on the use of AI to defeat Sinner

Pedro de Pablos | 1 May 2026 | 22.54

Zverev gives his opinion on the use of AI to defeat Sinner.

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Alexander Zverev has defeated Alexander Blockx in the semifinals of the Mutua Madrid Open 2026 to continue his excellent form, as he has been achieving great results in 2026 (at least semifinals in all major tournaments). This Sunday, he will once again face Jannik Sinner to add another title to his record, and the German tennis player has shared his opinion on using AI to approach these matches.

Zverev revealed that artificial intelligence provides countless data about players on the circuit, but everyone uses it and it does not guarantee winning matches, so it will not work miracles when facing Jannik Sinner. Additionally, he emphasized his father's role as a coach and how it sets him apart from other parents who are coaches and struggle to separate the personal from the professional aspects with their children.

Zverev praises Sinner ahead of the Madrid Open 2026 final

Victory over Blockx in the semifinals

It was a good match. I think I had it under control from the start. He made it tough in the second set, but I had many opportunities nevertheless. I was confident that I would capitalize on some of them, and in the end, I did. I am happy with how I handled the situation.

Final against Sinner and increased experience in Madrid finals

He is the world number one and has not lost a match since early February. I believe he is currently the best player in the world without a doubt. I have to play very good tennis to have any chance. I know I am capable of it, and I will give my best on Sunday.

Improvement on clay court tournaments

I think it's a matter of time. The ball's pace is entirely different from that on hard courts. Once I adapt, I know I can play well, but it takes time. Players like Jannik or Carlos may play extremely well in the first week. Historically, I have won all the Masters on clay except Montecarlo. I reached semifinals, never the final. So, yes, I need more time than others. Right now, I feel good. I am in the final, and I am happy about that.

Working with his father

It works very well for me. My father realized that separating his role as a father from his role as a tennis coach is crucial. So, when we are at home, he is my father, but when we are in tennis tournaments, he is just my coach. He lets me do my things outside of tennis, takes care of my own affairs, which is very important, especially as one gets older.

I have been on the professional circuit for many years, and I know many tennis parents, especially in the women's circuit, try to control every aspect of their children's lives. I think that's wrong. I believe my father was and still is very intelligent in this. He lets me live my life. He lets me do what I want off the tennis court. And on the tennis court, he is the best coach for me.

Emergence of new talents and second set against Blockx

I think there are many promising young players who are very, very good and of a very high level. I think it is becoming more noticeable each week. We have been talking about Fonseca for a while. He has tremendous talent. Additionally, we are now seeing other players with tremendous talent emerging. For example, this week we saw Jodar make a big leap, and also Blockx. So there are many young players who will make leaps like this in the coming months and years because I believe the level of tennis they play is very high.

Regarding today's match, in the second set, I missed a second serve of his on the breakpoint. He served and volleyed for the first time; I didn't expect it. In all other instances, he served with a very powerful first serve. This can happen. This is tennis. But yes, when I had the opportunity, I used it in the second set. Luckily, I managed to close the match with my serve.

Artificial intelligence in tennis

Like many other players, I consult some statistics before matches. Nevertheless, tennis being a sport of sensations also plays a significant role. Against Jannik, against Carlos, or against the best players in the world, no two matches are the same. I know it, they know it. We always adapt. We always try to find ways to defeat each other. So yes, statistics do help a bit, but I believe they know that I know they exist, and they definitely influence my strategy. So yes, the same happens to me. I will change my strategy against them.

Players have weaknesses and strengths. I believe in the end, the best always win. In this case, it was Jannik in the last months. Even with AI providing numerous statistics about him and no secrets on his playing style, I still cannot defeat him. AI will only assist you to a certain extent.

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