‘Delusional’ Alexander Zverev Slammed for Putting Himself in Same Bracket as Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz, and Novak Djokovic – “Just Plain Stupid”

Alexander Zverev once again found himself on the receiving end of a quick defeat at the hands of Jannik Sinner. In what was also his ninth consecutive defeat to the Italian ace, Zverev suffered a 6-1, 6-2 loss in the Madrid Open final, and now he trails 4-10 in the head-to-head matchups.

It was Sascha’s first final of the season, and he was chasing his first title since his Munich Open triumph last year. The win made Sinner the first man in history to win the first four Masters 1000 of the season, as well as the first man to win five consecutive titles at this level.

I think he’s very stable. He doesn’t have dips, he doesn’t have phases where he goes down. I think that’s why he’s world No. 1. To me, that’s more spectacular, I think, keeping the level the whole time.

Alexander Zverev said at the press conference

Alcaraz, who at present is nursing his wrist injury, has already played three finals this year, winning titles in Melbourne by defeating Novak Djokovic and in Doha against Arthur Fils.

I think there’s a big gap between Sinner and everybody else right now. It’s quite simple. I think there’s a big gap between Sinner and everybody else. And I think there’s a big gap between Alcaraz, myself, maybe Novak, and everybody else. I think there are two gaps right now. It’s difficult to say that there’s not a gap between Sinner and everybody else if he hasn’t lost a match in Masters events since Shanghai.

Alexander Zverev added

Sinner has become the first man in history to win the first four Masters 1000s of the season. He will be completing the Career Golden Masters if he wins the Italian Open and will become the second man, after Djokovic, to do so.

Fans don’t agree with Alexander Zverev’s opinion that he’s playing at the same level as Alcaraz, Sinner, and Djokovic

Alexander Zverev saying he is playing at the same level as Jannik Sinner, Novak Djokovic, and Carlos Alcaraz did not sit well with the fans. He was called “delusional” for putting himself in the same bracket as the three Grand Slam champions.

Check out their reactions here:

No puede ser más tonto. No se da cuenta o no se quiere dar cuenta de q no les llega ni a la suela de los zapatos….

— @susips76 (@SillerSusi) May 4, 2026

Si existe la brecha o no se puede discutir, en qué parte de la misma está sinner, djokovic o Alcaraz también, pero que él esté en ninguna brecha…ni está, ni ha estado, ni va a estar. Debería intentar su primer GS antes de decir estas cosas si no quiere parecer un flipado

— Korso (@Korso758138) May 4, 2026

Hoy Alcaraz con o sin lesión esta por debajo de Sinner, se vio en la final de Montecarlo. Zverev es un Sinner cuando juega con cualquiera, pero cuando es Sinner o Alcaraz se vuele un top 300

— ✷Jorge Andrés 🇧🇷🇺🇲 🧘✷ (@jorgeandresbell) May 4, 2026

Me alegro de haberlo oído por fin con mis propias orejitas. Llegué a pensar que ese disparate, por muy propio que sea de este individuo, sería un malentendido o un error de traducción. Pero no, ha tenido la jeta de decir eso. No está bien de la azotea.

— María de la Barca Blanco Vela (@MbBlancovela) May 4, 2026

No vale ni para esconderlo. Nunca jamás ha sido un contender. Ni estuvo ni se le espera. Lo pasan por la derecha las nuevas generaciones y no fue capaz de estar con las generaciones anteriores.

— The Men That Will Not Be Blame For Nothing (@TheMenThatWill1) May 4, 2026

Es un patético perdedor. Lo ayer no fue serio. No hace falta ser Sinner para que este nenaza te haga 3 juegos raspados. Compararse con un tío que tiene 7 grandes con 22 años y con la leyenda que es Nole es de ser muy bobo.

— MSJFU (@MSJFUF) May 4, 2026

" maybe novak " 😂😂😂 delusional

— 🃏 (@thecheckfinder1) May 4, 2026

Djoko a écrasé Zverev à Roland 2025 et il le fera encore en 1/4 ou 1/2 finale à Roland 2026. Nole est éternel. Il se prépare pour son 25e et il a une opportunité extraordinaire avec l’absence de Carlitos .. et Sinner qui sera forcément fatigué après tous ces tournois remportés.

— Octave (@Octaveparis) May 4, 2026

Zverev will next be playing at the Italian Open, where he is a two-time champion. The last time Zverev won a Masters 1000 title was in Paris back in 2024.

Greg Rusedski believes Jannik Sinner will be hungrier for titles in Carlos Alcaraz’s absence

Alcaraz will be skipping both the Italian Open and the French Open because of a wrist injury. In his absence, Sinner will be hungrier for his first win in both events, believes former ATP player Greg Rusedski.

I don’t think it would be bad because it’s history-making. If he wins everything on the board, he’s won all nine Masters series. Imagine he has all nine master series and all four majors at such a young age. With Carlos being out, that’s gonna give him more hunger to push for titles, but he’s gotta find the balance and deal with the pressure.

Sinner finished as the runner-up in Rome and Paris last year, losing both to the seven-time Grand Slam champion. While Alcaraz will be missing the chance to bid for a hat-trick at Roland Garros, Sinner will be aiming to complete the Career Grand Slam.

Sinner, now a three-time champion on clay, dethroned Alcaraz from the No.1 rankings after beating him in the Monte Carlo final. He gained 4,000 ranking points after his wins in the Sunshine Double events, Monte Carlo, and Madrid.

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