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Zverev Brushes Off Becker’s Barbs After Saudi Setback, Eyes Indoor Rebound

The world No. 3 cast his stance as a reset — indoor events next, with a possible Davis Cup if fit.

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Waren sich einst nah: Becker (l.) und Zverev
Zverev (l.) blieb nach dem Australian-Open-Finale gegen Jannik Sinner nur die Rolle des Gratulanten

Overview

  • Alexander Zverev said Boris Becker is seeking attention and that the criticism is "inzwischen latte" to him, speaking to Bild am Sonntag.
  • Becker has repeatedly assailed his former mentee on a podcast with Andrea Petkovic, calling Zverev a "Sorgenkind" and saying "Weltspitze sieht anders aus."
  • Zverev exited the Six Kings Slam in Riyadh in his opening match to Taylor Fritz, reported as his seventh straight loss to the American.
  • Detailing a "tough" year, Zverev cited elbow trouble and persistent back pain treated with two injections, and admitted he has played "richtiges Kack-Tennis" at times.
  • He plans to play Vienna and the Paris Masters to regain form, remains ranked No. 3, says he can beat Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner, is on course for Turin, and will weigh Germany’s Davis Cup call if healthy.