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Zverev Calls 2025 'Terrible' After Shanghai Exit, Says Confidence Is Gone

The world No. 3 cites persistent back trouble with a painful big toe as scrutiny grows over his packed schedule.

Trotz all der Dämpfer, Rückschläge und herben Niederlagen steht Alexander Zverev noch auf Rang drei der Tennis-Weltrangliste
Alexander Zverev kämpft trotz Platz 3 in der Welt mit Selbstvertrauen und Gesundheit.

Overview

  • He fell to Arthur Rinderknech in the Shanghai Masters third round, extending a run of early exits.
  • Zverev said he has "no self-confidence" and is playing "terrible tennis" this year.
  • He reported chronic back issues with new big-toe pain in Shanghai and said he last played pain-free at the Australian Open.
  • Despite inconsistent results, he remains ranked No. 3 after a season featuring an Australian Open final and a lone title at the BMW Open in Munich.
  • A fuller coaching partnership with Toni Nadal has not advanced beyond training weeks, while his appearances at the Laver Cup and the Oct. 15 Six Kings Slam in Saudi Arabia are being questioned given his health.