Zverev Clarifies His Words About Alcaraz: "On Clay, He Is at the Same Level or Superior to Sinner"

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Alexander Zverev suffers a tremendous block when facing Jannik Sinner and is aware that the Italian could be an insurmountable obstacle in his quest for major titles. Asked about this at the press conference of the ATP Masters 1000 Rome 2026, after defeating Blockx, he clarified the controversial statements made after losing the final in Madrid, where he seemed to underestimate Carlos Alcaraz.

The tennis world was abuzz with the words of Alexander Zverev at the Caja Mágica, a result of the frustration of losing the tournament final to Sinner, where he placed himself on the same level as Carlos Alcaraz. It seems that some time later, and having now rested from the disappointment, the German has wanted to clarify those words, at least indirectly, when asked again about Jannik Sinner's superiority and what he can do to bridge the huge gap in level that separates him from the Italian.

This is what Zverev said in Rome about Alcaraz and Sinner's superiority over the rest

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“I didn't feel like I was taking more risks with the second serve. Sometimes the arm is just looser, and the ball comes out faster. It wasn't intentional. My second serve speed is usually quite high throughout the year. Sometimes it's a bit higher, and other times a bit lower.”

“You always have to improve every day. Obviously, there is a special focus on the top players, and there are specific training sessions tailored to them. Maybe right now they aren't working too well for me,” he said jokingly. “But yes, there are those specific practices for the top players. In general, you always try to get better and be better at every opportunity you have. I have been on the circuit for a long time, and I still feel like I'm improving and can continue to do so each year. I think if you don't improve, you're actually going backward.”

Zverev remembers Alcaraz when asked about Sinner

“There are many young players playing incredible tennis. Prizmic is clearly one of them. Then there are the players we all know. The match between Musetti and Cerúndolo will be very interesting because they are both very good players on clay.”

“I go match by match. That's the most important thing. Not looking too far ahead and focusing on things I can control. Last week, Blockx reached the semifinals and defeated Casper Ruud, Felix, and other favorites. In tennis, you never know what can happen because each week is different.”

“The biggest difference due to Carlos' absence is probably for Jannik because right now he is clearly the top favorite. Carlos on clay, when healthy, is at the same level or even above Jannik in terms of favoritism, especially at Roland Garros after winning there twice. For me, the important thing is to focus on things I can control and try to improve to beat Jannik. But before thinking about a possible final, you have to win the previous six matches first.”

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