Alexander Zverev just fired back at Boris Becker after the German tennis legend’s latest harsh criticism of him.
And honestly? This feud between two of Germany’s biggest tennis names is getting pretty intense.
Germany’s got serious tennis history. We’re talking Boris Becker, Steffi Graf, Angelique Kerber, and Michael Stich – all Grand Slam champions who made their country proud.
| Name | Age | Points | Stats 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Zverev | 28 | 6,885 | 34 - 10 |
But here’s the thing about Zverev: he hasn’t won a major yet. And that might be exactly why he’s catching so much heat back home.
The Talent Is There
Let’s be clear – Zverev can really play. The guy came just a few points away from reaching world No. 1 back in 2022. He’s won seven ATP Masters 1000 titles, two ATP Finals, and an Olympic gold medal.
That’s pretty amazing stuff.
But there’s this one thing that keeps coming up: people say he plays too passively. Becker used to praise Zverev early in his career, but those days are long gone.
Now? Becker’s become one of his loudest critics.
Becker Goes Hard
Speaking on his podcast with Andrea Petkovic, Becker didn’t hold back. He said watching Zverev right now literally gives him a headache.
That’s rough coming from your country’s tennis icon.
"World class looks different. I really thought he was knocking on the door of (Jannik) Sinner and (Carlos) Alcaraz. Nothing new is happening in his box either. There’s his father, there’s his brother – the same faces as always."
But wait, it gets worse.
"He’s a problem child right now. I really get a bit of a headache when I think about Sascha Zverev. He needs to turn things around again for the last two or three tournaments of the year."
Ouch.
Zverev Hits Back
When BILD asked Zverev about Becker’s comments, he basically said he’s done caring what the legend thinks.
His theory? Becker’s just looking for attention.
"I think he’s relatively unconcerned about me, to be honest. I think he’s looking for a bit of attention, and he gets it through me. Unfortunately, that’s the case. But I don’t care anymore."
Zverev’s staying optimistic though. He thinks he’ll bounce back soon.
"Everything will work out. I’m full of confidence that I’ll find my form again and play good tennis again. Now there are tournaments that I really like indoors, Vienna and Paris, where I won last year. I think I can play good tennis there again."
Time to Prove It
Now Zverev’s got a chance to back up his words. He’s heading to the Vienna Open and Paris Masters – tournaments where he’s had success before.
Then it’s off to Turin for the ATP Finals.
He’ll also represent Germany at the Davis Cup Finals in Italy. Maybe that’ll give Becker something positive to say about him for once.
Zverev’s one of only three Top 10 players competing at the Davis Cup – so all eyes will be on him to deliver when it matters most.
