ATP, ATP – Rolex Paris Masters > Zverev, on how to climb to the top step: “I think that now that everyone is playing at full capacity and everyone is in good health, we have to win Grand Slam tournaments to become world number 1.”

Asked about the idea of ​​choosing between a world number 1 place and winning a Grand Slam title, Sascha had a rather precise and clear answer.

« I honestly believe that in today's Tennis it goes hand in hand. I think it's very difficult to be world number 1 without winning a slam. I had the opportunity in 2022 if I hadn't gotten injured, which is rare because they were still special occasions. There, obviously, Novak did not play many events because he was not vaccinated. Rafa started the year very strong and got a little injured. Medvedev was also injured. He had back surgery that year. It was a weird year. It wasn't like everyone played every tournament and was at full strength throughout the year. So it was different. But I think now that everyone is playing, everyone is playing at full strength and everyone is healthy, you have to win Grand Slams to become number 1 in the world. »

Published on Monday November 4, 2024 at 08:45