Zverev explains why he is not like Thiem: "I want more, I still have a hunger for titles"

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Alexander Zverev continues to demonstrate that his title at Roland Garros has not been a point of arrival, but the beginning of a new stage. The German will compete in the final of Wimbledon 2026 after defeating Arthur Fery and stated that winning his first Grand Slam has mentally freed him, although he also believes that the real change lies in the evolution of his tennis.

The world number three analyzed his victory, talked about Fery, and explained why he believes he is now much better prepared to fight for another major than just a year ago. It is evident that having already won a Grand Slam has led Alexander Zverev to face new challenges with a different attitude. He is just one match away from making history at Wimbledon 2026.

This is what Alexander Zverev said after reaching the final of Wimbledon 2026

Zverev maintains his ambition after winning Roland Garros

Far from relaxing after winning his first Grand Slam, Zverev stated that his motivation remains exactly the same. "I am very happy to be in a Wimbledon final. Now I just hope to play a good match on Sunday. I remain focused. I still have hunger.

I think each person is different. Dominic Thiem put his whole life and soul into winning that Grand Slam. He came back from two sets down against me in the US Open final and I think for him, it was such a big relief that perhaps mentally it ended up being too much relief. I want more. I want to keep playing at the highest level and keep winning tournaments. I hope I can do it, and on Sunday, I have another great opportunity."

Sascha shows a different mentality

Zverev emphasized that the explanation for this excellent moment is not only in the psychological aspect but also in the growth of his tennis throughout the season.

"Today's match was a bit of everything. The first set was not particularly good, but the second and third were. Arthur was a very different opponent from those I faced in the round of 16 and quarterfinals, with big servers and big hitters, so I needed to adapt. When I found my rhythm, I felt the ball very well. I am in a Wimbledon final, and that means you have to be playing well.

I have talked a lot about this during this year. I have tried to play in a more aggressive way and take more initiative. My forehand is a very important part of that change. When I hit that shot well, I feel like I am playing well; when it doesn't work, I am a much more vulnerable player. In recent months, I think it's been working quite well.

Once you win a Grand Slam, you know how to do it, and you feel you can repeat it. You have that feeling within you. But I also believe I have worked a lot on my tennis. I have improved my forehand, backhand, serve, and return. Sometimes in sports, it's that simple. You can talk about the mental aspect, coaching changes, or many other things, but if you improve as a player and make the decision to do so, you will achieve better results."

Praise for Arthur Fery and a reflection on physicality in tennis

Zverev was very impressed with the level shown by Arthur Fery and believes the British player still has a huge room for growth. "He is at a high level. I think he is still at the beginning of his career and has many things to improve, which is very positive. If you are already playing Grand Slam semifinals and still feel you can grow a lot, that's great news. If you are already a fully developed player and that's your ceiling, then you know what your limit is.

I have to work much more on the physical aspect than shorter players. I weigh 96 kilos, which is more than twenty kilos different from many opponents. They might have to work more to find power or free points; I have to work much more to move a body of this size".

Zverev talks about his routines and the absence of his grandmother

In addition to talking about tennis, Zverev explained how he manages pressure during the two weeks of competition and lamented that a very special person cannot accompany him in London. "My phone has been off during the Grand Slams for years. I never have it on while a Grand Slam is ongoing.

It was wonderful to have my grandmother with me in Paris. Unfortunately, she has a Russian passport and does not have a visa that allows her to stay longer. Hopefully, it can be resolved, and she can accompany me for a longer time".

With the confidence that winning Roland Garros has given him, but also convinced that his tennis has reached a higher level, Alexander Zverev will face a new opportunity on Sunday to continue writing the best stage of his career. His next challenge will be to show at Wimbledon 2026 that he not only knows how to win a Grand Slam but is also ready to turn that success into a habit.

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