Roddick Defends Zverev as Becker Doubles Down on Mental-State Critique
The exchange follows a down year with one title plus a round-robin exit in Turin, sharpening scrutiny of the world No. 3.
Overview
- Andy Roddick said dismissing Alexander Zverev as “not that good” is offensive, citing the German’s career volume and elite-level wins.
- Chris Eubanks backed Roddick, praising Zverev’s serve and backhand while rejecting claims that he is a poor player.
- Boris Becker reiterated that Zverev’s issues are psychological, pointing to the loss to Felix Auger-Aliassime in Turin and referencing earlier calls for team changes.
- Zverev brushed off Becker’s remarks as attention-seeking in a Bild am Sonntag interview and said he is focused on rediscovering top form.
- The 2025 campaign featured a heavy Australian Open final defeat to Jannik Sinner, a single title in Munich, a 55–25 record, and a group-stage exit at the ATP Finals with a sizable points gap to Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz.