The German admitted on Tuesday that he had experienced a difficult period after his defeat in the Australian Open final against Jannik Sinner.
The German Alexander Zverev, winner last year of the Masters 1000 in Rome whose 2025 edition begins on Wednesday, admitted Tuesday that it had been felt “A little in burn out” After the Australian Open, where he lost to the final against the Italian Jannik Sinner.
“Before Munich (tournament he won in mid-April, editor’s note), my level of play was not great. There are explanations for this. I think that not having rests after the Australian Open is the main reason ”said the world’s N.2 at a press conference.
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“I felt like I was a little in +burn out +. Tennis is a difficult sport, we play a lot, we travel a lot, but we do not give rest to our bodies, to our minds, and I, I need that ”he added.
After his defeat in Melbourne against Sinner in three sets (6-3, 7-6 (7/4), 6-3), Zverev, still in search of 28 years of a first title in Grand Chelem, played the tournaments of Rio, Buenos Aires and Acapulco on clay, with the best result two quarter-finals.
I’m on the right track
-Alexander Zverev
He was then eliminated as soon as he entered Indian Wells, dropped in the round of 16 in Miami, before being eliminated again as soon as she entered Monte-Carlo.
The German has taken over a few colors by winning the Munich tournament at home, an ATP 250, before a defeat in the round of 16 of Madrid Masters 1000 against Argentinian Francisco Cerundolo.
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“I’m on the right track, I won a tournament two weeks ago, I must not forget it, you have to keep the positive in mind”he assured.
“I am not happy with my results, but I think that the + top players + increase their level during major tournaments, during the most important moments”underlined the player to the 24 ATP titles.
“I’m going to find my tennis for the biggest tournaments”he concluded.
