Alexander Zverev calls out favorism towards world top w Carlos Alcaraz and jannik Sinner.
Alexander Zverev echoes Roger Federer’s sentiments when asked about the slower court speeds in Shanghai this season after his opening round match win.
Alexander Zverev claims tournament organisers are deliberately slowing down courts to favour the world’s top two Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner.
The world No 3 overcame an injury scare to beat Valentin Royer 6-4 6-4 at the Shanghai Masters but then voiced his displeasure with the way he felt the sport was heading.
“I think the tournament directors are going towards that direction because, obviously, they want Jannik and Carlos to do well every tournament and that’s what they prefer.
“Nowadays, you can play almost the same way on every surface. I don’t like it, I’m not a fan of it.
I think tennis needs different game styles, tennis needs a little bit of variety and I think we’re lacking that right now.”
Zverev had to be treated on court for a toe injury when serving for the match at 5-4 in the second set but it did not halt his progress.
“I landed funny on my toe and after that I could barely do a step, so we’ll see what it is,” he added.
“We will see if I will ever be healthy this year again, because it’s been a struggle but I’m happy to be through.”
