There’s a fresh debate brewing on the ATP Tour, and it’s not just about the scores. It’s turning into a bit of a verbal showdown over the actual courts where the game happens. After his first win at the Shanghai Masters, world No. 3 Alexander Zverev didn’t hold back in sharing his thoughts on the similar speeds of the courts on tour. He pointed fingers at tournament directors, suggesting they’re intentionally setting up conditions that benefit the top two players, Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner.
“I hate when it’s the same. I think the tournament directors are going towards that direction because they want Jannik [Sinner] and Carlos [Alcaraz] to do well at every tournament, and that’s what they prefer,” Zverev stated, expressing his frustration. He was concerned that the limited speeds