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Zverev Targets Year-End No. 1
Zverev aims for year-end No. 1 with focus on China Open.
In brief
Zverev aims for year-end No. 1 with focus on China Open. Alexander Zverev targets year-end world No. 1 after leading PIF Race to Turin by 700 points. Originally reported by UBITENNIS.
Zverev enters Asian swing
Alexander Zverev enters Asian swing with 700 points lead in PIF Race to Turin, second in rankings.
Sinner sidelined, Alcaraz returns
Jannik Sinner sidelined since Wimbledon; Carlos Alcaraz returns after injury with Japan Open as second ATP event.
Zverev on year-end race
Zverev says he’s in year-end No. 1 race conversation, focusing on playing good tennis to win matches.
“I think at the beginning of the season everybody expected that battle to be between Carlos and Jannik, so I’m very pleased that I’m in that conversation”
Zverev’s 2026 wins
Zverev has 56 Tour-level wins in 2026, more than any other player, with French Open and US Open titles.
Zverev’s mental shift
Zverev felt confident after French Open win, enjoying New York more than French Open with less stress.
Team approach for success
Zverev credits team work and family background for success, aiming to improve areas others excel at.
“Me and my team sat down together and we decided to play different tennis this year”
The bottom line
Alexander Zverev targets year-end world No. 1 after leading PIF Race to Turin by 700 points.
