Zverev reveals the next major goal of his career

Alexander Zverev is having a dream season and wishes to extend that feeling for much longer. Having secured the number 1 spot and holding two Grand Slam titles in his cabinet, many wonder what will drive the German for the rest of his athletic career. He is clear about it, judging by what he said at the Media Day of the ATP 500 Vienna 2026.

More than ten years pursuing two supreme goals, and just when it was least expected, he conquers both in just a few months. That is what Alexander Zverev has experienced in a glorious year for his interests. However, the German is not the kind of competitor who will revel in his successes; rather, he wishes to continue conquering milestones in his career. His words before the ATP 500 Vienna 2026 demonstrate total ambition and determination to keep growing as a tennis player.

This is what Alexander Zverev said before the tournament in Vienna

The Importance of Winning Grand Slam Titles

"It has always been a huge goal for me. It was the only major tournament that I hadn’t managed to win. I had won titles at all other levels, although, of course, I haven't won every tournament in the world. Winning a Grand Slam was something very important for me and for my career. I felt some mental pressure, but I knew how much it meant to achieve it."

"After winning the first one, I lifted a great weight off my shoulders. That allowed me to face what came after in a different way and also find success in New York. I’m very happy about it."

"I don’t think my life has changed too much, to be honest. I’ve been on the tour for a long time and I have been among the top ten in the world since 2017. I believe perception changes more when you arrive at the elite very quickly, but in my case, I have been competing in major tournaments for many years."

"It’s true that until this year I hadn’t won any, but tennis fans already knew me. There hasn’t been a huge change, although, of course, it's very nice to now have two titles at this level."

Physical and Mental Fatigue at the End of a Demanding Season

"I think there have been some matches that I shouldn’t have lost, but overall, I consider that I have done a good job."

"During the Asian tour, I openly explained that I had been training a lot and had chosen the moments of the season when I wanted to be in peak form. I did this through physical preparation sessions, weight training, running, and other specific work."

"There were tournaments where I maybe wasn’t in my best physical condition, but I still managed to win my matches. In contrast, I arrived in peak form at the Grand Slams. I think my team and I managed that aspect quite well."

The Challenge of Winning Against Sinner and Alcaraz Consistently

"First, we have to do our job and win our matches. Jannik and Carlos are undoubtedly two of the great challenges we have in current tennis. There is no doubt about it. I am also excited to keep competing against them for the next few years."

What is the Next Big Objective of His Professional Career

"What I said ten years ago, when I was 18, was that I wanted to win 20 titles. One has to keep setting new goals constantly. This year, my big goal was to win a Grand Slam. Once I achieved that, the next objective became to become the number one in the world. I have always talked about it quite clearly."

"I also have other goals. I hope to have the opportunity to win the other two Grand Slams that I still lack. That doesn’t mean I don’t want to win again in Paris or New York, but conquering the other two would be something very special for me."

"This year I felt for the first time that I could also compete for the title on grass. For me, that was a huge step forward, because I felt that, finally, I had options to win at all four Grand Slams. I think those are my next goals."

Alexander Zverev wants to end the year in the best possible way and not lower his competitive adrenaline, in pursuit of legitimizing himself as the best tennis player on the planet and showing the world that this position is not a temporary occurrence motivated by the injuries of Alcaraz and Sinner. Wanting to win Wimbledon and the Australian Open is a spur to continue progressing.

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