# Zverev Targets Year-End No. 1

> Zverev aims for year-end No. 1 with focus on China Open.
- Title: Zverev Targets Year-End No. 1 · UBITENNIS | Shortify
- Summary: 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.
- Keywords: alexander zverev, pif race to turin, jannik sinner, carlos alcaraz, china open, ustar billie jean king national tennis c, tennis, sports, Zverev, Targets, Year-End, UBITENNIS
- Source: UBITENNIS — https://ubitennis.net/2026/09/zverev-stays-focused-on-tennis-in-pursuit-of-year-end-no-1
- Author: Adam Addicott
- Published: 2026-09-30T13:49:46+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: alexander zverev, pif race to turin, jannik sinner, carlos alcaraz, china open, ustar billie jean king national tennis c, tennis, sports
## 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
## Key takeaway

Alexander Zverev targets year-end world No. 1 after leading PIF Race to Turin by 700 points.