Tennis is an ever-evolving sport. With each passing day, new technologies and advancements are taking the game to a whole new level, resulting in players stepping up their game. In this fast-paced environment, only those who adapt can stay at the top, with young talent and fresh perspectives continuing to reshape the sport. One among those stars, Alexander Zverev opened up on the same while suggesting how Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner are always a step ahead.

Following their match at the Paris Masters, Stefanos Tsitsipas called the German star the most improved player. During the post match interview, the reporter asked Zverev his opinion on the same. “Sascha, Stefanos said that from all the players he played this year, you have made the most improvement in your game, in your all-around game, since last year when he beat you. Do you agree with that?” asked the reporter.

Responding to this, Zverev expressed gratitude for Stefanos Tsitsipas’ recent praise, acknowledging the Greek player’s compliment on his improvement this year. Zverev shared his appreciation, saying, “That’s a big compliment for me from his side. So thank you to him for that.”

However, Zverev also pointed out that he’s not the only one advancing. He quickly mentioned Jannik Sinner, highlighting the Italian’s impressive growth this year. “I think Jannik Sinner has something to say against that,” Zverev joked, smiling. He then emphasized how the sport demands constant evolution, especially as players like Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz raise the bar with their speed and aggression.

“Tennis doesn’t stop,” Zverev said. “You see by how Jannik and Carlos are playing right now… tennis is becoming so fast and so aggressive.” Zverev highlighted the importance of adapting to these changes, saying, “You need to find ways to improve your game.”

The challenges posed by emerging stars like Alcaraz and Sinner motivates Zverev. Their advancements keep pushing him to refine his skills. Further in the interview, Zverev opened up on if these two stars could make it as big as the likes of Big 3 in tennis.

Alexander Zverev opens up on the future of Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner

Following his recent win, Alexander Zverev shared his thoughts on the rise of young stars Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz, as well as his own role in the new generation of tennis contenders. When asked about the possibility of a new “Big Three” forming in the sport, Zverev was quick to credit Sinner and Alcaraz as the current frontrunners. “For sure, they are No. 1 and 2 right now,” he said, highlighting that both players claimed two Grand Slam titles each this year.

Though Zverev remains ambitious and still has a chance to finish the year ahead of Alcaraz in rankings, he humbly admitted that “I still believe that they’re No. 1 and 2, just by the things that they have achieved.”

Reflecting on his own career, Zverev noted that his path has been different. As a slightly older player, he recalled his peak in 2021 when he contended alongside stars like Novak Djokovic and Daniil Medvedev. “By the end of 2021, I was one of the best players in the world,” Zverev said, highlighting that, in that period, major titles were shared among himself, Djokovic, and Medvedev, with him winning the Olympic gold and World Tour Finals, Djokovic winning Wimbledon, and Medvedev taking the US Open.

In this ever-evolving tennis landscape, do you think that Alexander Zverev will be able to join the likes of Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz and establish the new Big 3 in the sport? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!