Article by David Istrate – published on Friday, September 19, 2025, 11:23 / Updated on Friday, September 19, 2025 11:38
Prior to the start of Laver Cup, Alexander Zverev (28 years old, 3 ATP) praised the level of his rivals, Carlos Alcaraz (22 years old, 1 ATP) and Jannik Sinner (24 years, 2 ATP), and again criticized the program loaded from the ATP circuit.
Located in San Francisco, where on September 19-21, Laver Cup takes place, Alexander Zverev spoke, in a press conference, about the teammate Carlos Alcaraz and about Jannik Sinner.
Alexander Zverev, fascinated by Alcaraz and Sinner: “Our obligation is to work hard”
The two players met in 3 major finals this year, Roland Garros, Wimbledon and US Open, and divided most of the important trophies in 2025.
“Look, the final from Roland Garros between Carlos and Jannik was something that has not seen before in this sport, even if we refer only to the speed of their blows. The way they played tennis on that day …“, Started Zverev, quoted by a break point.
“Obviously, I had great champions playing each other in the last 15 years, and the Big 3 offered us unforgettable matches, but the style of the 2 they put on the table in Paris was something I have never seen,” he added.
Zverev was eliminated in the third round at the US Open, after a defeat by 6-4, 6-7 (7), 4-6, 4-6 against Canadian Felix Auger-aliassime (25 years, 13 ATP). The German hopes that, in 2026, the rest of the platoon will be able to reach Alcaraz and Sinner.
“Both are very clear in front of others, and our obligation is to work hard to try to get to them. This year nobody has succeeded. I hope someone will succeed the next season, ”the world number 3 stressed.
Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz after the US Open // Photo final: Imago Images
Alexander Zverev, disturbed by the loaded program: “Nothing has changed”
Also, Zverev took advantage of the press conference to criticize the intense program in the ATP circuit again.
This has been a recurrent theme since I entered the circuit and nothing has changed in recent months. Our program is fuller than ever.
Personally, I have always been of the opinion that tennis players are worth and need a suitable press to train and prepare in all aspects of the game, as well as a holiday to relax.
With this program, we cannot take even 2 weeks of holidays. The calendar is too dense and incredibly intense. We finish with the Champions Tournament and start with a Grand Slam, it's not okay
– Alexander Zverev
At Laver Cup, Zverev is part of the team of Europe, who has as captain the French Yannick Noah. The teammates of the 28 -year -old athlete are Carlos Alcaraz, Holger Rune, Casper Ruud, Jakub Mensiik, Flavio Cobullli and Tomas Machac.
