Alexander Zverev Makes Honest Admission on his Game After Another Missed Opportunity at a Maiden Grand Slam title at the US Open

Alexander Zverev admitted he must make changes to his game after suffering a surprise third-round defeat at the US Open. The world No. 3 lost to Canada’s Felix Auger-Aliassime in four sets, despite taking the opener 6-4 before falling 7-6(7), 6-4, 6-4. The result ended his hopes of finally breaking through for a first Grand Slam title this season.

The setback placed Zverev in unwanted company. He became the first top-three ATP player to exit in the opening week of back-to-back majors since Rafael Nadal in 2005. Despite his strong overall Slam record—winning 74% of matches, the best of any man without a major trophy—he remains without a breakthrough victory on the sport’s biggest stages. Zverev said in his post-match press conference:

The truth is, I have to improve a lot next year;