Overview

• Zverev disclosed on the “Nothing Major” podcast that he experienced a burnout lasting several months this year that left him unmotivated to train or compete
• He acknowledged that returning immediately to competition after his Australian Open final defeat without sufficient rest led to early exits in South American and Mexican tournaments
• Now ranked third in the ATP world standings, he says he feels mentally refreshed and expects to be a US Open title contender
• This week he will play Francisco Cerundolo in the Toronto ATP round of 16
• After training at Rafael Nadal’s Mallorca academy, he is discussing a formal support role for Rafael and Toni Nadal with Toni set to join his team more regularly next season