# Medvedev Praises Zverev's Year-End No. 1 Charge

> Medvedev calls Zverev's injury resilience key to securing year-end No. 1 ranking.
- Title: Medvedev Praises Zverev's Year-End No. 1 Charge · UBITENNIS
- Summary: Medvedev calls Zverev's injury resilience key to securing year-end No. 1 ranking. Medvedev says Zverev earned year-end No. 1 spot by capitalizing on rivals'…
- Keywords: daniil medvedev, alexander zverev, atp rankings, french open, us open, wimbledon, australian open, madrid masters, atp finals, almaty open, sports, Medvedev
- Source: UBITENNIS — https://ubitennis.net/2026/10/daniil-medvedev-praises-zverevs-charge-to-year-end-no-1-as-he-eyes-atp-finals-spot
- Author: Adam Addicott
- Published: 2026-10-21T08:37:31+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: daniil medvedev, alexander zverev, atp rankings, french open, us open, wimbledon, australian open, madrid masters, atp finals, almaty open, sports
## Zverev's ranking surge
Zverev earns year-end No. 1 spot after winning French Open and US Open.

> Zverev has done absolutely brilliantly, and he deserves everything he’s achieved
## Rivals' injuries
Alcaraz missed five months due to wrist injury; Sinner withdrew after Wimbledon knee issue.
## Medvedev's view
Medvedev says Zverev earned No. 1 by capitalizing on rivals' injuries despite not winning majors.

> Sascha Zverev has done absolutely brilliantly, and he deserves everything he’s achieved
## Zverev's consistency
Zverev reached three Grand Slam finals and another semi-final with injury resilience.
## Medvedev's ATP Finals goal
Medvedev aims to qualify for ATP Finals by playing well in Almaty Open and three remaining tournaments.

> My chances of qualifying are good, especially if I keep playing
## Key takeaway

Medvedev says Zverev earned year-end No. 1 spot by capitalizing on rivals' injuries after winning French Open and US Open.