Beaten by Taylor Fritz in the semi-finals of the Masters, the German looks back on his season positively. And is already looking to the future with ambition.
The German Alexander Zverev made no secret of the fact that his ATP Masters semi-final defeat by American Taylor Fritz in Turin on Saturday was going to be “difficult to digestBut the world’s No.2 drew a positive conclusion to his year 2024, which he described as “a year of great success”.interesting“. “It’s no secret that I’m uncomfortable playing indoors against a player like Taylor.“Zverev conceded his fourth consecutive defeat to the American in five meetings in 2024.
“But this defeat is perhaps more painful (than the others), it’s going to be harder to digest, because I think I produced better tennis than him in the second and third sets.“, he continued. “Ct was in the important moments that I faltered, particularly in the decisive game where I completely missed out.“, lamented “Sascha”, who was aiming for a third title in the “Masters Tournament” after his 2018 and 2021 crowns. “I felt a bit drained physically compared to Friday. Since the start of the day, I’ve felt slower, with less energy.“said Zverev.
I still haven’t won a Grand Slam title, so that’s going to be my main goal for the next six-seven years.
Alexander Zverev
The German, who was on an eight-match winning streak, ended the season with 69 victories, having played 90 matches – the most matches played in a single year on Tour since Spain’s David Ferrer’s 91 in 2012. He won two titles, the Rome and Paris Masters 1000s, but failed to reach the final of the French Open, against Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz.
“It’s been an interesting yearhe said, it was kind of my first full year since my injury” to his right ankle in the semi-final of Roland-Garros 2022 against Rafael Nadal, which kept him away from the courts for several months. “The first thing I remember is that, after my injury, I wasn’t sure I’d be able to get back to that level, to play again and win Grand Slam titles, and this year has shown me that I can.“he enthused.
“The other thing is that I still haven’t won a Grand Slam title, that’s going to be my main goal for the next six-seven years.“said the 27-year-old German. “You can be sure that I’m going to do everything I can to raise my level even higher.“he concluded.