“Obviously I didn’t nominate myself,” Alexander Zverev breaks his silence on his ATP council nomination, discussing the significant challenges ahead

Zverev will face Carlos Alcaraz in the quarter-finals of the Australian Open.

“Obviously I didn’t nominate myself,” Alexander Zverev breaks his silence on his ATP council nomination, discussing the significant challenges ahead

Alexander Zverev (via Open Source/X)

Alexander ‘Sascha’ Zverev has been the talk of the tournament for various reasons, but mainly for his upcoming court case in May. Due to this, German’s inclusion in the ATP council has been questioned. 

During his recent interview with the AO Press, he was asked the reasons for joining the council. The No. 6 seed stated to have been asked to try out in the council. Elected by his fellow players, Zverev is proud to be on the council and contribute to their discussions.

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By taking the example of the Davis Cup format, Zverev explains the kind of work that is done in the council and how serious thought is put behind each decision. 

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I actually got asked to do it. Obviously, I didn't nominate myself. I was asked to do it. The players voted. The players voted me in.
Zverev to the AO press

Taking in the complaints of players, the council looks to work towards them and hopes for a better playing environment. With a hectic schedule throughout the year, players usually find themselves running from different places for around 11 months in a year.

Taking this issue, Zverev lucidly explained the kind of discussions taking place in the council and that he is delighted to be part of the group. 

We are all there to achieve the same thing and have a better tour. Yeah, I'm happy to be part of it..

Alexander Zverev paves his way into an 11th Grand Slam quarter-finals after a dramatic match

No.6 seed Alexander Zverev entered the tournament with a lot of spotlight on him. With the ongoing allegations about his court case, Zverev has been one of the media’s favorites. 

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Alexander Zverev (Via Imago)

Despite the pressure of the court case, the German is having a pleasant run at the Australian Open. Playing lights-out tennis in all his matches, the 26-year-old has made it to the fourth round where he was up against the Brit Cameron Norrie.

In a drama-filled match, the German played another five-setter of the tournament to close it out. After a great start, the Brit fought back, pushing the match in the deciding set. However, his efforts went in vain as Zverev won the 10-point tie-break and advanced to his 11th Grand Slam quarterfinals.

He is placed against the dynamite Carlos Alcaraz, who was fresh off a breezy victory. The Spaniard continued his dominant run at the Slam as he finished off his fourth-round opponent, Miomir Kecmanovic, in straight sets. With the draw getting harder, high expectations are on both the players to produce their best performance. 

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