Zverev is not satisfied with being No. 1: "I want to compete for all four Grand Slams"

Fernando Murciego - 2 Nov 2026 | 17:07
ATP Alexander Zverev número uno ATP ATP Rolex Paris Masters 2026

The German with the media in Paris after a ceremony where he just kept smiling. The trophy that crowns him as the new number one now rests in his hands, what must he be feeling at a moment like this?

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Zverev is not satisfied with being No. 1: "I want to compete for all four Grand Slams." Source: Getty

They say that Monday is usually the toughest day of the week, but this Monday will be hard to beat for Alexander Zverev. The German, after delivering the best performance of his career, collected in Paris the reward for all his hard work: the trophy as the new world number one.

The German, who wore his brightest smile at the ceremony honoring him as the best tennis player on the planet, then headed to the press room of the ATP Rolex Paris Masters  to converse with the accredited journalists. What does this success mean at this point in his career? What goals does he set after a 2026 where he has knocked down all the doors? We'll listen to him first and then evaluate what the circuit can expect from him when the next calendar begins.

To start, the German acknowledged that Paris has a very special meaning in his journey. A place that has gifted him as many moments of happiness as disappointments, but that now occupies a privileged space in his memory. There he secured his first Grand Slam and now receives recognition as the world number one.

Regarding the comparison between both achievements, Zverev explained that they evoke different emotions. Winning his first major was, above all, "the greatest relief" he had felt in his career, after so many lost finals and frustrated opportunities. Being number one, on the other hand, represents the reward for a complete season of consistency and excellence.

Alcaraz and Sinner on Zverev's Horizon

But the Hamburg native doesn't want to just gaze at the trophies. When asked about his goals for 2027, he was quite clear: "I want to compete more frequently against Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz." The German believes he still has room for growth and can aim to win more significant titles. In fact, he surprised by stating that this season has been almost the first in which he felt he knew how to play on grass. Now he believes he can compete for all four Grand Slams, an ambition that speaks of his current confidence.

He also had words of recognition for Daniil Medvedev, asserting that he has never disappeared from the elite despite his recent difficulties, and highlighted that Stefanos Tsitsipas still has the ability to recover his best tennis. Regarding his physical condition, he assured he feels good after a week of rest following Shanghai and dismissed claims that his defeat against Alex de Minaur in Vienna was related to physical issues.

The celebration, however, will have to wait. Zverev explained that there will be no major festivities until after the Davis Cup. Then, there will be a family getaway to the Maldives, accompanied by his loved ones and five children. Surely reaching the pinnacle of world tennis is extraordinary, but for a champion like Zverev, there is still much to conquer.

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