# Zverev on Gym Work for No.1 Ranking

> Alexander Zverev says fitness training keeps him competitive after becoming world No.1.
- Title: Zverev on Gym Work for No.1 Ranking · UBITENNIS | Shortify
- Summary: Alexander Zverev says fitness training keeps him competitive after becoming world No.1. Alexander Zverev credits off-season gym work for staying on top after…
- Keywords: alexander zverev, world no.1, gym training, vienna open, tallon griekspoor, jannik sinner, carlos alcaraz, us open, french open, wimbledon, UBITENNIS
- Source: UBITENNIS — https://ubitennis.net/2026/10/soon-to-be-no-1-alexander-zverev-says-work-in-the-gym-is-key-to-staying-on-top
- Author: Adam Addicott
- Published: 2026-10-30T10:15:33+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: alexander zverev, world no.1, gym training, vienna open, tallon griekspoor, jannik sinner, carlos alcaraz, us open, french open, wimbledon, sports
## Zverev reaches world No.1
Alexander Zverev becomes world No.1 after defeating Tallon Griekspoor 6-4, 7-5 in Vienna.
## Zverev's ranking milestone
At 29, Zverev is the second-oldest player to reach No.1 for the first time and second German to do so.
## Zverev's fitness focus
Zverev says fitness training away from court is crucial for competing at the highest level.
## Zverev's off-season training
Zverev trains four weeks in December with five or six hours of fitness daily and one hour of tennis.
## Zverev's future goals
Zverev aims to challenge Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner after their Grand Slam dominance.
## Key takeaway

Alexander Zverev credits off-season gym work for staying on top after reaching world No.1 ranking.