Overview
- Becker rejected Zverev’s claims about slower courts favoring Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner, calling the assertion not factually correct.
- He questioned Zverev’s resistance to change in his support team, noting the continued presence of his father and brother in the box.
- Zverev acknowledged a poor season and ongoing back issues after early exits in Beijing and Shanghai, including a third‑round loss to Arthur Rinderknech.
- Zverev is set for the Six Kings Slam in Riyadh, a Netflix‑broadcast exhibition offering no ranking points, reported $1.5 million appearance fees and $4.5 million to the winner, with Taylor Fritz his opening opponent.
- He enters the season’s finish under ranking pressure as the defending Paris Masters champion with 1,000 points to protect before the ATP Finals, while Davis Cup captain Michael Kohlmann questioned players’ scheduling choices.