ATP Finals
Tennis star Zverev happy with comeback year
Alexander Zverev is happy with his comeback year. photo
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The tennis year is over for Alexander Zverev. At the ATP finals, despite two wins, it wasn’t enough for the semi-finals. Nevertheless, the conclusion is positive.
Despite missing the semi-finals at the ATP Finals in Turin Alexander Zverev drew a satisfied conclusion from his comeback year. “Of course I’m disappointed that I’m not through,” said Zverev after the meaningless 6:4, 6:4 against Russian Andrei Rublev in the last group game.
“But you also have to look at the bigger picture. To be back in the top 8 after such an injury, to be here at the ATP Finals, is a success in itself. I’m happy about that,” said the German tennis professional , who will finish the year in seventh place.
“The Olympics are a huge motivation”
Zverev had to take a break for more than half a year in 2022 due to a serious foot injury. After initial difficulties, the Hamburg native continued to improve. “The longer the season lasted, the better I started playing tennis. For me, that’s also something where I saw it was getting better and better and better,” said Zverev. “I’m motivated by what next year brings.”
In addition to the four Grand Slam tournaments, the focus in 2024 will also be on the Olympic Games in Paris. “For me, the Olympics are a huge motivation,” said Zverev, who won gold in Tokyo in 2021. “I love playing for Germany. For me it’s just a great honor to be there, to be in the village,” said Zverev, who also mentioned himself as a flag bearer. “This is a huge issue for me, as it is for every athlete,” said Zverev, who will first fly to the Maldives on vacation next week.