Holger Zaumsegel about Alexander Zverev, who can end a year with many setbacks at the ATP Finals on a positive note.
The turning point in men’s tennis has been in sight for a long time and will continue to be the case ATP Finalswhich begin on Sunday in Turin, is reinforced in terms of personnel. For the first time in 23 years, none of the big three will be present at the meeting of the best eight professionals of the season. No Federer, no Nadal and no Djokovic either.
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The end of an era has come and the search for a successor to the tennis throne is underway. One who has the potential is undoubtedly Alexander Zverev. The Hamburg player is second in the world rankings and has won more games than anyone else this season. And yet “Sascha” is still missing the crowning glory – a Grand Slam title.
Injuries and illnesses repeatedly set Zverev back
Although he can’t win it in Turin, he can at least end a year on a positive note in which he hoped for more. But injuries and illnesses repeatedly set Zverev back. In the crucial moments, the body didn’t cooperate. A warning signal and yet whining on a high level. Finally Zverev stood with them Australian Open in the semi-finals, at the French Open even in the final. But there was always a little bit missing.
Therefore, the ATP Finals not only offer the opportunity to end the season with a prestigious title – it would already be his third. They are also the ultimate test run for the new year, in which he can hopefully bring out his best tennis in the crucial moments.
