"Just two days of rest": Alexander Zverev looks to hit the ground running in 2024 with minimal off season
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Alexander
Zverev aims to return to his best form in 2024 and has decided to shorten his
off-season to just two days.
The former
world No. 2 made a comeback in 2023 after an eight-month hiatus due to an ankle
injury and surgery. He quickly reestablished himself in the upper echelons of
the tour, putting together a strong campaign at the French Open by reaching the
semifinals and securing two titles at the Hamburg Open and Chengdu Open.
These
achievements earned him a spot among the top 8 players of the season, allowing
him to compete in the ATP Finals. Zverev showcased excellent form in the
round-robin stage, securing victories against Carlos Alcaraz and Andrey Rublev.
However, he narrowly missed out on the semifinals due to a difference in games
won against Daniil Medvedev and Carlos Alcaraz.
“I have to
look at it positively, even though I was eliminated in the group phase: I
finally beat Alcaraz and Rublev,” Zverev said.
After a
successful comeback season, the German announced, 'Just two days of rest,'
expressing his preference to spend more time in training for the upcoming
season.
“I love
being in the gym and seeing progress. For me, that’s a vacation somewhere,” he
added.
Zverev has
high expectations for what he can achieve this year and declared that he will
strive to elevate his level to the maximum and be competitive in every
tournament he enters: “I don’t want to set any limits for myself for 2024.”
Despite his
lengthy absence in 2022, Zverev played at an impeccable level for much of the
season, especially in the latter part of the year. 'Sascha' faced legal issues
in Germany over alleged cases of violence against his ex-girlfriend Brenda
Patea, the mother of his daughter Mayla.
Zverev didn’t
allow off-court problems to distract him too much from tennis and ended the
year with two titles, back in the top 10, and a record of 55-27, along with
$4,820,664 in prize money.
Cristhián AvilaTennis Journalist
Cristhián Ávila is a tennis journalist based in Santiago, Chile, and has been part of the TennisUpToDate team since early 2023. He covers the ATP and WTA Tours as well as all four Grand Slams, producing breaking news, match reports, analysis, and regular liveblogs from major tournaments.
His reporting combines statistical analysis with clear explanation, helping readers understand tactical developments, player form, and broader storylines across the tour. Working fluently in both Spanish and English, Cristhián collaborates with an international editorial team and contributes to comprehensive global coverage. As part of his work, he has conducted interviews and media interactions with leading figures in the sport, including Caroline Wozniacki and John McEnroe.
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