Opportunity for Alexander Zverev to become ATP World No.1 without Alcaraz
Alexander Zverev is capitalizing on the absence of Carlos Alcaraz as he aims to climb higher in tennis' rankings after his historic performance at Roland Garros and Wimbledon.
Zverev won his first Grand Slam title at the French Open and reached a career-high World No. 2 ranking. His strong showing at Wimbledon further bolstered his claims, where he made it to the final and narrowly lost to Jannik Sinner in a four-set match on Centre Court.
Speaking to Sport1, Andrea Petkovic believes Zverev now has an opportunity to reach the top spot of the ATP Tour. 'I think that window of opportunity is definitely there,' she said, highlighting his potential if he continues his current form heading into key tournaments like the Canadian Open.
Alexander Zverev's road to World No.1
After a stellar Roland Garros performance where he won his first Grand Slam title and his exit from Wimbledon marked significant progress, Zverev is now set for another test at the Canadian Open as the top seed.
Zverev has not won the Masters event since 2017, but with Novak Djokovic and Jannik Sinner’s absence, he will have a clear path to victory. The German has never been in contention for such an event but may now find himself among the favorites.
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'At first, I had the feeling that the old and the new Alexander Zverev were on the court at the same time,' said Petkovic. 'The longer the season went on, the more the new style of play prevailed. This is no longer a short-term adjustment, but his new identity on the court.'
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Alexander Zverev's path to World No.1 depends heavily on the performance at upcoming tournaments like the Canadian Open and US Open.