Zverev : "Alcaraz et Sinner ne gagnent pas grâce à la tactique, mais parce que leurs coups sont meilleurs"

Iker Jiménez | 8 Mar 2026 | 23.23

Zverev : "Alcaraz y Sinner no ganan por la táctica, sino por sus golpes".

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Alexander Zverev continues to advance at Indian Wells after a challenging victory over Brandon Nakashima. The German defeated the American 7-6, 5-7, and 6-4 in a highly competitive match that lasted for two and a half hours, and after the game, he shared several interesting reflections with the press.

'Sasha' analyzed various aspects of modern tennis, including the concept of “tennis IQ”, a term widely used to discuss tactical intelligence on the court, but whose importance, according to Zverev, has diminished in recent years compared to the power and quality of shots.

Why do Sinner and Alcaraz dominate?

One of the most striking topics Zverev addressed was the concept of the so-called “tennis IQ,” something on which the German offered a quite different perspective from the usual idea in the circuit. "I believe that the players who win the most are those with the best shots. Nowadays, especially now that tennis is a very powerful sport, those who have the best forehand, backhand, serve, and return win. Alcaraz and Sinner win more than anyone not because they play with many tactics, but because their shots are simply better than others’. I think ten years ago tactics and 'tennis IQ,' as you call it, were more important than they are now. I believe they have lost some value. Nowadays, whoever hits the ball better wins more matches."

A much tougher match than expected

"I think today was a completely different match from the last times we played. I had never seen him serve like he did today, so credit to him. I think he has improved a lot, and of course, I am very happy with the victory. I still think I can do well here. Sometimes we like to disrespect some players, but the reality is that Nakashima is world No. 28, and today he played a fantastic match. He served like I had never seen before. He placed the serve very well. Practically all his aces landed on the line. Credit to him."

Pursuing a more aggressive style

"I'm not fully adjusted. I think it will take time, for sure. As I said after the first round, I will have defeats like the one I had in Acapulco, but it's a price I'm willing to pay. It's something I'm trying to do, and I'll keep trying. It's exciting. But it will take time, as I said before. I keep trying to win matches here, so sometimes I'll revert to my old version. But I think in crucial moments like today in the tie-break, I won the tie-break playing aggressive tennis, and that's something that excites me for the future."

Time-rule regulation

"I think I'm the wrong person to ask because I've never had issues with the serve clock. I won't go for the towel unless it's very humid, like in Acapulco, or the conditions are very tough. I'm not someone who struggles with time, I would say. Off the court, yes, I do have issues, but not on the court".

Switching to Dunlop balls

"I think Dunlop, in general, is a faster ball. Penn balls probably open up a bit more with use. I think both are good balls. I also believe that the Penn balls you buy in the store and the ones we use are very different, so it's challenging for a non-professional to judge. But I think the biggest difference this year is the court. It's faster and not as rough. The balls last longer."

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