Sascha Zverev reveals that his father and coach taught him the Spanish way to play tennis – Tennis Tonic – News, Predictions, H2H, Live Scores, stats

In the on-court interview following his quarter-final victory at Roland-Garros 2024, tennis player Zverev reflects on his upbringing and training methods. He attributes his rigorous work ethic, which includes hours of running and hitting balls, to his father and coach. Zverev acknowledges the role of his size and power in his game but emphasizes the importance of the Spanish running technique and returning balls.

He admits to holding back on aggression but is content with his wins and reaching the semi-finals. Zverev also shares his philosophy on recovery, stating that he focuses on hard work during the offseason rather than after matches.

Believing that the best players work harder than their competitors, Zverev enjoys pushing himself to his limits and finds five-set matches less challenging. Overall, Zverev expresses his satisfaction with his current success and looks forward to the upcoming semi-finals.

Zverev at the French Open, ranking, and results in 2024

Currently ranked no.4, Zverev has a 33-9 match record in 2024. Alexander is currently playing at the French Open where he bested the world no.275 Rafael Nadal 6-3 7-6⁵ 6-3, the world no.115 David Goffin 7-6⁴ 6-2 6-2, the world no.25 Tallon Griekspoor 3-6 6-4 6-2 4-6 7-6³, the world no.13 Holger Rune 4-6 6-1 5-7 7-6² 6-2 and the world no.11 Alex De Minaur 6-4 7-6⁵ 6-4.

Alexander Zverev will play the world no.7 Casper Ruud in the semifinal. The head to head is 2-2.

Alexander clinched 2 titles in 2024 in Australia and Rome.

Alexander won 23 titles in his career: 8 on hard courts, 8 on clay courts and 7 on indoor courts. (See the list of his titles)

Zverev has scheduled to compete next in Stuttgart (Boss Open). He will start the tournament from the main draw that will commence on the 10th of June.