Overview
- Germany faces Argentina in Thursday’s quarterfinal in Bologna, with Zverev saying he accepted the call because teammates asked, even as he labels the current format a “show tournament.”
- On his podcast, Becker reiterated he is Zverev’s supporter, defended his analysis, and said a Grand Slam and No. 1 remain within reach if Zverev makes small changes after calling his Turin loss a mental blockade.
- Toni Nadal will not take on a longer-term role after a summer trial, leaving Zverev’s family-led coaching structure and any future additions unresolved.
- Zverev described 2025 as “incredibly unsatisfying,” finishing with one title in Munich and recurring back issues, and he says he hopes to extend a recent uptick in form at the team event.
- Zverev indicated he may take a break after the Davis Cup, and Germany is eyeing a first title since 1993 as top stars Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz are absent from the Final 8.