Alexander Zverev’s 2025 season was a study in contrasts—a year marked by career highs, a long-coveted title – and a missed opportunity at the top of the rankings and disappointment at the Majors. While he remained among the sport’s elite and delivered standout performances, he also faced the familiar frustration of narrowly falling short when it mattered most.

A Missed Opportunity

Between February and May, the ATP landscape briefly shifted in Zverev’s favour. With Jannik Sinner serving a three-month suspension, the world #1 ranking suddenly looked attainable for the German. Indeed, for several weeks, Zverev and Carlos Alcaraz were the only realistic candidates to assume the Italian’s position atop the world rankings with both havin the ranking points, pedigree, and schedules to make a mo

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