Alexander Zverev has faced some health challenges recently but still aims to finish this tennis season strong.
This year, Zverev has shown impressive performances, earning him the World No. 2 spot behind Jannik Sinner. Despite Carlos Alcaraz claiming two Grand Slam titles, Zverev’s consistency has been key. He reached the finals at Roland Garros and achieved other significant results, making his rise in rankings noteworthy.
Currently in Shanghai for the ATP Masters 1000 event, the Shanghai Masters, Zverev’s primary goal is to maintain his position as World No. 2. “Yeah, for me personally it would be great especially to finish the year No. 2 in the world,” he shared. “I think the No. 1 spot is gone to Jannik; he made sure about it during the US Open.”
| Name | Age | Points | Stats 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| de Alexander Zverev | 27 | 6,885 | 34 - 10 |
Health Struggles and Rivalry
Zverev’s main competitor for that spot is Alcaraz, who has been on a roll lately and could potentially end up as number two by year’s end. However, Alcaraz doesn’t seem too focused on this goal ; it’s more of a priority for Zverev as it signifies his steady performance throughout the year.
Fans might wonder if Zverev can keep up with Alcaraz given his recent health issues.
The German player hasn’t been at his best due to lung inflammation affecting his breathing—a condition that even forced him to take a medical timeout during the Laver Cup. Despite not fully recovering from these issues over several months, he continues competing, surprising many fans with his determination.
“So, yeah,” he remarked about finishing second place and starting next year there being fantastic for him while acknowledging Carlos’s current form in Beijing. Although cleared by doctors to play despite lung problems—some might question if it’s wise—Zverev knows well what risks come along with rewards.
Only time will reveal whether staying number two becomes reality since recent performances haven’t shone brightly enough yet; nonetheless past successes in Shanghai offer hopefulness toward achieving this aim.
Do you think he’ll reach his goal?
