Zverev's tennis nightmare: seventh defeat against Fritz and back problems!

Zverev's tennis nightmare: seventh defeat against Fritz and back problems!

Alexander Zverev is in a deep sporting crisis. At the Six Kings Slam in Saudi Arabia he had to admit defeat again - this time against Taylor Fritz. This marks Zverev's seventh consecutive defeat against the American. After struggling with back and elbow problems since the final of the Australian Open, things aren't exactly turning in the best way for Zverev. He himself said that he had played “terrible tennis” and that he was unsure whether he would be able to stand on the court without pain this year Bild.de reported.

The situation has not improved in the last few weeks. Zverev lost not only in Saudi Arabia, but also in the quarterfinals of the ATP tournament in Beijing against Daniil Medvedev. This defeat came after he had previously won against Lorenzo Sonego and Corentin Moutet. But against Medvedev he showed clear weaknesses in his baseline duels and was so annoyed that he threw his racket on the court, which earned him a warning. With a feeling of exhaustion and back problems, Zverev was forced to have injections placed in his back to get some relief Welt.de reports.

The controversial topic of Becker

Another point that increases Zverev's psychological pressure is the public dispute with Boris Becker. The former tennis professional described him as a “problem child,” which Zverev sees as unnecessary attention seeking. “I like the latte,” said the German about Becker’s comments. Despite these internal conflicts, Zverev is still number 3 in the ATP rankings, behind Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner. He is confident that he can catch up with these two top players when he gets back into form.

The outlook for the upcoming tournaments

Although Zverev is battling his health problems, he is training diligently in Saudi Arabia in the hope of being ready for the upcoming indoor tournaments in Vienna and Paris. The tight tournament calendar is a thorn in his side, but he still takes part in show tournaments because of the lucrative prize money. From the analysis of his current health situation, it is known that tennis players often suffer from chronic overuse injuries, especially in the back and joints. This represents a serious challenge that also affects other athletes, as a report on PMC shows.

In addition, Zverev is considering taking part in the Davis Cup in Bologna in November for the first time in years - provided he is physically fit. The comeback he is aiming for could be of great importance for Zverev and his supporters. Every day he has to prepare himself both physically and mentally for the next challenge in order to get back on the road to success.