Zverev: "Alcaraz e Sinner non vincono per la tattica, ma perché i loro colpi sono migliori"

Iker Jiménez | 8 Mar 2026 | 23.23

Zverev: "Alcaraz e Sinner non vincono per la tattica, ma per i loro colpi". Fonte: Getty

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Alexander Zverev is making progress in Indian Wells after a demanding victory over Brandon Nakashima. The German defeated the American 7-6, 5-7, and 6-4 in a highly competitive match that lasted two and a half hours, and after the match, 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 talk about tactical intelligence on the court, but whose importance, according to Zverev, has diminished in recent years compared to the significance of power and the quality of strokes.

Why do Sinner and Alcaraz dominate?

One of the most striking topics Zverev addressed was the concept of so-called “tennis IQ,” something on which the German offered a quite different perspective from the idea commonly handled on the tour. "I think the players who win the most are the ones with the best strokes. Nowadays, especially now that tennis is a very powerful sport, those with 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 strokes are simply better than others'. I believe that ten years ago tactics and 'tennis IQ,' as you call it, were more important than they are now. I think they have lost some value. Nowadays, the one who hits the ball better wins more matches."

A much tougher match than expected

"I think today's match was completely different from the last times we played. I had never seen him serve as 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 truth is that Nakashima is world number 28, and today he played a fantastic match. He served like I had never seen before. He placed the serve very well. Almost all his aces landed on the line. Credit to him."

Seeking a more aggressive style

"I'm not completely adapted. 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 will continue to try. It's exciting. But it will take time, as I said earlier. I keep trying to win matches here, so sometimes I'll revert to my old version. But I think in important moments like today in the tie-break, I won the tie-break by playing aggressive tennis, and that's something that excites me for the future."

Time rule

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

Switching to Dunlop balls

"I think Dunlop, in general, is a faster ball. The Penn balls probably fluff up more with use. I think both are good balls. I also believe the Penn balls you buy in the store and the ones we use are very different, so it's hard for someone who is not a professional to judge. But I think the biggest difference this year is the court. It's faster and not as rough. The balls maintain themselves better for longer."

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