“I haven’t forgotten how to play,” Alexander Zverev calmly addresses critics surrounding his results crisis since the Australian Open
Alexander Zverev has won just eight matches in his last seven tournaments after the Australian Open final loss.
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Alexander Zverev has struggled to be at his best form since finishing as runners-up at the Australian Open. The German has failed to capture any title since the Grand Slam final loss or reach a championship match. However, he doesn’t believe it’s a worrying issue but rather a phase obtainable in the sport.
The 27-year-old hit rock bottom at the Monte Carlo Masters after losing to Matteo Berrettini in the second round. Nonetheless, before that he had been performing poorly on tour. Since failing to win the Australian Open he has won just eight matches in his last seven tournaments, including the BMW Open he’s currently participating in.
Zverev was expected to overtake Jannik Sinner in World No.1 after the Italian was suspended for three months for twice testing positive for clostebol. But he didn’t perform at his best, which has seen him drop to World No.3 after Carlos Alcaraz overtook him in the ATP rankings. He has been heavily criticized by legends, who are worried about his display on the court.
But Zverev has continued to calmly address the critics surrounding his results crisis since the Australian Open. He gives the impression that the date of the French Open doesn’t depend on the current outcome on the court.
Last year, I didn’t win much until Paris either. When I came back from my injury, I didn’t win anything. There have always been these phases. I didn’t play particularly well, losing matches I should have won. I still believe I can play good tennis. I played in the Australian Open final three months ago. I won’t have forgotten how to play.
Alexander Zverev said via BMW Open press
Zverev now has a lot to prove at the BMW Open this week. The German is the favorite to win the title despite his challenges, but he has to be at his best game so that he doesn’t suffer an upset in the ATP 500 tournament.
Alexander Zverev rubbished the idea of hiring a psychologist to help deal with his performances
There have been questions about what might be the best approach for Alexander Zverev to get back to his best form. Pundits have referred the German to get a sports psychologist to help him deal with the issue. He was asked about it during his press conference at the BMW Open and he gave a direct answer to it.
I think the best way to do this as an athlete is to put yourself in your own shoes. Positive results always help. Now it’s all about winning matches.
Alexander Zverev said
Zverev is following in the footsteps of Aryna Sabalenka, who got rid of her psychologist after winning the 2024 Australian Open. The WTA No.1 announced that she wants to become her own mental coach.
Alexander Zverev bids for first title of the season in Munich
Alexander Zverev is bidding to win the BMW Open for the third time in his career. He took a step closer to actualizing his goal by defeating Daniel Altmaier 6-3, 6-2 in the second round of the ATP 500 tournament. The World No.3 has been flying high at the tournament and has only dropped 10 games.
Zverev defeated Alexander Muller in the first round before doing the same against Altmaier. He last won the BMW Open in 2018 after winning it in 2017. He is seeking to equal Philipp Kohlschreiber’s record tally of three titles in Munich.
Zverev has had a difficult few months on tour and went 6-6 since reaching the Australian Open final before the BMW Open. He will hope that his opening performance in Munich is a sign of good things to come this season. However, he will have to scale through a tough Tallon Griekspoor in the quarter-finals. Griekspoor defeated Zverev in the second round of Indian Wells.
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