Alexander Zverev showed high level of play at the beginning of the season, and although he lost to Carlos Alcaraz in the semi-finals of the Australian Open, he seemed to be within reach of the final and caused enthusiasm among tennis fans.
The German was absent from the tennis courts for almost a month, and now he will compete this week at the Mexican Open, with the desire to be just as dominant.
In an interview with Tennis TV, Alexander Zverev reflected on his tough loss to Carlos Alcaraz, saying that fatigue was the main factor in his defeat.
“I felt like Australia, I played the right way,” said the 28-year-old, speaking to Tennis TV.
“I lost the match because I got tired in the end, to be very honest. I had nothing left at 5-4.
I mean, yeah, there were a few points, especially the first point I remember in the game, where, you know, I should have hit the forehand a bit earlier, I should have hit the backhand a bit earlier, but to do that, you have to move to those balls, and I just couldn’t move there anymore."
Alexander Zverev wants to work harder
The 28-year-old tennis player notes that the Australian Open was a great experience for him, even though he did not win the title, and that he is ultimately satisfied with his level of play.
Alexander Zverev points out that he continues to work just as hard as before, aware that he has laid a good foundation for success this season.
The first challenge for him will be Corentin Moutet.
Alexander Zverev has a positive head-to-head record, winning two matches against him.
Judging by the reactions of the German tennis player's fans, he seems to be on the right track to make a success of this season. It will be really interesting to see if he can match Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz and possibly join the race for the very top of the ATP rankings.
