Alexander Zverev names the biggest thing that has changed about tennis since he started playing on the ATP Tour
Tennis star Alexander Zverev discusses the evolution of the ATP Tour, noting that the game has become significantly faster and more power-oriented. He contrasts the current era with the tactical style of play that dominated a decade ago.
Why it matters
Understanding the shift in athletic performance and tactical requirements provides insight into how modern sports technology and training are fundamentally changing professional competition.
Alexander Zverev is part of a unique generation, who were both thwarted by the Big Three and the New Two.
Having failed to capitalise on the brief period between these two generations, it really felt as though the German in particular was going to end his career, widely regarded as the best player to have never won a Grand Slam title.
He could have been forgiven for failing to bypass Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal or Novak Djokovic, but to have been so quickly usurped by Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner, despite most naming him as the Big Three's successor, marked a surprise to many.
Fortunately for him, he has taken full advantage of the opportunity presented to him in the form of two high-profile injuries, and has claimed two majors at last.
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