World No. 4 Alexander Zverev revealed the exact reason why he lost the marathon Australian Open semifinal to Carlos Alcaraz ahead of resuming play with the ATP 500 event in Acapulco. In one of the most thrilling Grand Slam semifinals in the history of men’s tennis, Alcaraz made a surreal comeback to defeat Zverev in an epic five-set thriller.
After the heartbreaking loss, Sascha took some time off from playing tournaments to regroup before resuming his journey on the ATP circuit this year. In an exclusive interview with Tennis TV, Zverev expressed satisfaction with his glorious run in the Australian Open while revealing that he was evidently tired towards the end of the titanic battle against Alcaraz.
“I think I played the right way in Australia. I lost the match against Alcaraz because I got tired in the end, to be honest. I had nothing left in the tank at 5-4. I remember in the first point of that game, I should have hit the ball much earlier, but for that, you need to move, and I couldn’t,” Zverev said.
“Also, there were two sets where Carlos had a slight physical break because he couldn’t move much… Still, I consider the Australian Open a success, and the plan we have for 2026 seems to be working. I’m happy about that, and we will continue on that path,” he added.
Alexander Zverev Reveals Changes Made to His Game in 2026
Zverev had a positive approach towards the changes he brought to the game this calendar year. “I didn’t play any matches after the Australian Open. I took some time off and had good training because I want to continue playing in a certain way and with a specific style, which requires a lot of training and adjustments,” Zverev said.
“For me, it’s a very different game from last year, I’m trying new things. I arrived here several days ago, so I’ve had time to train and try to have a good tournament… I’m playing more aggressively, trying to hit the ball much harder,” he added.
“I’m trying not to win solely by being in better physical shape sometimes, but by dominating the matches. That’s the main adjustment I’ve made for this year during the preseason; I’m trying to stick to that style of play and see what this year holds for me,” Zverev concluded.
The three-time Grand Slam finalist has begun his journey as the top seed in the Mexican Open with a straight-sets win over Corentin Moutet in the round of 32 match at Arena GNP Seguros in Acapulco on Tuesday.
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