Alexander Zverev completed another season without winning a Grand Slam title.
The German ace had started 2025 well by reaching the final at the Australian Open, but that clear loss against former world No. 1 Jannik Sinner had a devastating impact on his mind. The world number 3 lost all the certainties he had acquired up to that moment and the rest of his year was far below expectations.
The champion from Hamburg has collected only disappointments and has distanced himself a lot from Carlitos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner, also failing the chance to climb to the top of the ATP rankings when the Italian ace suffered a three-month ban from WADA.
The former world No.2 has lifted just one trophy, in Munich in front of his home fans, and has seemed to be struggling for most of the season by not holding back his frustration at times.
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After being eliminated at the Wimbledon Championships earlier than expected, Sascha tried to ask Toni Nadal for help and went to his academy in Manacor. He trained there for about a week and asked Toni to become his new coach, but the latter made him understand that he has no intention of returning to travel around the world at this stage of his life.
A disappointing season
Through his official X profile, top analyst Benoit Maylin highlighted a specific fact related to Zverev: "I have no intention of making fun of him, but it is fair to point out that due to his results in 2025 Sascha has become the player with the most weeks spent in the Top 10 of the ATP rankings without winning a single Major title. Behind him are Berdych, Ferrer, Davydenko and Tsonga.
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There is no doubt that 2026 could be crucial for Alexander's entire career, as he must react like a true champion and finally break this curse that torments him.
The 2026 Australian Open will already be an important test for him, as he will be called upon to defend the final reached in 2025.
