Alexander Zverev reveals he is still working with a mental health professional and confirms that everything is going fine in that regard as he believes he is "on the right path" ahead of the US Open.
After breaking down at Wimbledon and fully opening up about his personal struggles, the German - who finished as runner-up at this year's Australian Open - signed up for therapy for the first time in his life. While receiving help, the world No. 3 also put his rackets aside and had some quality time.
A month after his Wimbledon first-round exit, Zverev returned to action by competing at the Masters tournaments in Toronto and Cincinnati. And he did solidly after making back-to-back semifinals.
Zverev: I'm still working with a professional and I'm on the right path
"After Wimbledon, I said that a few times. I put my racket down and took extended time off. I went on holidays with my friends where I didn't train, didn't play tennis, didnt do anything to what I usually do... Got professional help also, which I'm still working with now. Yeah, I'm on the right path," the 28-year-old said.
Zverev has been pretty transparent about his tennis goals and has spoken numerous times about his desire to win a Grand Slam and avoid "being one of the best ever" without a Major title. And ahead of kicking off his US Open campaign, the German reiterated the same message.
"I'm looking for the last step, right? I'm looking to lift, you know, one of those above my head once," the No. 3 seed said.
In 2020, Zverev lost his maiden Grand Slam final at the US Open in five sets to Dominic. Before falling short in this year's Australian Open final, the German was also beaten by Carlos Alcaraz in the 2024 French Open final.
Zverev plays against Alejandro Tabilo in the first round at Flushing Meadows.
