Another Australian Open final, another heartbreak for Alexander Zverev. World No.1 Jannik Sinner defended his crown in Melbourne, dismantling the German tennis star 6-3, 7-6, 6-3 in a thrilling showdown on Sunday. While Sinner celebrated his third Grand Slam title, it was the third Grand Slam final for Zverev. Will he ever be able to taste Grand Slam glory?

The World No.2’s journey in Grand Slam finals has been anything but smooth. It all began with a painful five-set loss to Dominic Thiem at the 2020 US Open. His second shot came last year at Roland Garros, where he was bested in another five-set battle by Carlos Alcaraz. Now the Australian Open final loss against Sinner puts him in an exclusive but unfortunate club — he’s now the 7th player in the Open Era to lose his first three Grand Slam finals.

While Zverev is still chasing his first Grand Slam, former American pro-Sam Querrey has weighed in on where the German might finally break through. The podcast ‘Nothing Major’, which features Jack Sock, John Isner, Steve Johnson, and Sam Querrey offers behind-the-scenes glimpses into life on the tour.

In the latest edition, Querrey shared his thoughts, “His ball striking, big guy, he’s got long levers, he can hit the ball through the clay. He’s been to the finals of the French Open. I think that’s his best opportunity, especially if the draw sets up right for him. If he’s still going to be ranked number, I don’t know if he’ll be ranked two at the time of the French Open, but most likely be a top four seed, depending upon what section of the draw he gets in, which half, if he can avoid Sinner or Alcaraz, based on the seeding, if one of those guys gets knocked out. But yeah, I put the French Open as the one slam that he has the best shot to win.”

Querrey’s assessment isn’t far-fetched. The German tennis player’s powerful game and ability to hit through clay gave him his best opportunity at Roland Garros. He came close to tasting glory there last year but fell just short against Alcaraz. But with the right draw and a bit of luck, Querrey believes the 27-year-old could lift the trophy at the French Open in the near future.

Despite the setbacks, Zverev remains motivated to achieve his dream. Reflecting on his career so far, he said to the press, “I don’t want to end my career as the best player to never win a Grand Slam.”

The German tennis star was visibly heartbroken after his defeat. His frustration was on display as he had a little outburst on the court during the final.

Alexander Zverev boils in frustration as Grand Slam title is still a dream

Alexander Zverev’s frustration was visible on the court. After a hard-fought second set, which saw Sinner edge out a tense tiebreak, Zverev’s emotions got the better of him. As he walked to his seat, he smashed his racket in anger repeatedly. Despite his best efforts, his defensive play gave Sinner the opening he needed to seal the second set, and from there, the Italian never looked back.

The World No.2’s pain didn’t go unnoticed, as Sinner offered a moment of kindness during the trophy ceremony. After an emotional Zverev struggled to hold back tears, Sinner consoled him, showing the sportsmanship that has endeared him to fans worldwide. Even in the aftermath of his triumph, Sinner took time to uplift his opponent, reminding everyone that tennis is about more than just winning titles.

The road ahead won’t be easy for Zverev, but his hunger to succeed remains intact.

After the loss in Melbourne, he reiterated his determination: “I’ll keep doing everything I can to lift one of those trophies.” With his immense talent and resilience, it might just be a matter of time before Zverev breaks through and joins the elite ranks of Grand Slam champions. Will the German finally overcome his heartbreak and turn his dream into reality?