Alexander Zverev is on a winning streak, but he’s facing a tough health challenge. Despite battling lung inflammation since October, he decided to keep playing. This choice surprised many, yet it has brought him success.
Recently, Zverev claimed victory at the Paris Masters, the last ATP Masters 1000 event of the year. His triumph boosted his confidence as he headed into the 2024 ATP Finals in excellent shape. In Turin, he continued his strong performance by defeating Andrey Rublev with scores of 6-4, 6-4 in the round-robin stage.
Even though he’s been defeating opponents left and right, Zverev’s health isn’t perfect. Before the Laver Cup in his home country, he was hospitalized due to a high fever and breathing difficulties. “I ended up in hospital before the Laver Cup when I had a fever of 40 degrees Celsius for three days in a row, and at some point, I felt like I couldn’t breathe.”
| Name | Age | Points | Stats 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| de Alexander Zverev | 27 | 6,885 | 34 - 10 |
Health Challenges:
The lung issue hasn’t disappeared for Zverev; it’s an ongoing struggle that affects him on court. While fans admire his resilience and victories, they also worry about his well-being. He admits feeling more tired than usual because his lungs aren’t fully recovered yet. “I’m getting tired a bit more quicker. But I’m feeling okay. This doesn’t mean that my lungs are 100%, but right now, I feel fit again.”
After matches lately, including after winning the Paris Masters trophy or beating Rublev, Zverev often hits the practice courts immediately. Some might wonder why he’d do this instead of resting. He explained it’s not a routine; it’s about adjusting to center court conditions and maintaining rhythm during fast-paced games.
Zverev’s recent win against Rublev places him comfortably ahead in his group at the ATP Finals Fans think he’s likely to advance further if he can beat either Casper Ruud or Carlos Alcaraz next.
His determination is inspiring despite health setbacks—what do you think?
