Alexander Zverev expresses desire to work with Boris Becker after Australian Open but ‘unsure’ about one thing
Alexander Zverev, who is currently coached by his father Alexander Zverev Sr., wants to work with Boris Becker.
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Alexander Zverev doesn’t want any change in his team at least till his campaigns in Australia. He is currently coached by his father, Alexander Zverev Sr. The German player, however, wants to hire compatriot Boris Becker as his coach. He revealed as much in a recent interview.
Although Zverev is in contact with Becker, he doesn’t know much about how the coach travels. Zverev is yet to win a Grand Slam title, reaching the final twice in the 2020 US Open and the 2024 French Open. He holds the German coach in high regard as the latter has also coached Novak Djokovic to six majors.
I love Boris and I also believe he has an incredible knowledge of tennis. But I am unsure about how he travels. That is the only question mark regarding him. Once he sorts that out and clarifies it, we can discuss it further. We are still in contact with him and speak often. For now, as far as Australia is concerned, it will remain as it is, and then we will see.
Alexander Zverev told Tennis Magazine Germany
Apart from coaching Djokovic (from 2013 to 2016), the 57-year-old was in Holger Rune‘s entourage as well. The Dane hired Becker in October 2023 but their collaboration lasted only till February 2024 as the latter had other responsibilities.
Alexander Zverev was satisfied with his performance
Alexander Zverev reached his ranking of No.2 this season and he was satisfied with the way he performed after making a comeback from an ankle injury he suffered at the 2022 French Open. Zverev was playing against eventual champion Rafael Nadal in the semifinal when he tore three ligaments in his right ankle.
Being able to compete and make Grand Slam finals, and win Masters 1000 events—that is a big satisfaction to me because there were obviously question marks if I was ever going to do that again after the injury.
Alexander Zverev told ATP Tour
Last year, he won 55-27 on the tour with two titles (in Hamburg and Chengdu). In 2024, however, Zverev wrapped up his season at the ATP Tour Finals.
He won all three of his group-stage matches but lost in three sets to American Taylor Fritz in the semifinals. The 27-year-old, who had a 69-21 win-loss record in 2024, won Masters 1000 titles, the Italian Open and Paris Masters.
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