German tennis star Alexander Zverev has responded to comments made by the former world number one Switzerland’s Roger Federer about him not winning a Grand Slam. The 27-year-old is regarded as one

Roger Federer has told Alexander Zverev that he won't win a Grand Slam tennis title unless he plays more offensively. Zverev has lost in two finals and two semi-finals over the course of his career and he currently sits second in the ATP's world rankings.

Despite being second in the ATP ranking, Alexander Zverev still doesn’t fully convince fans and insiders. Although Novak Djokovic has been in decline this year, Roger Federer retired in 2022 and Rafael Nadal played only one Major in 2024, the German champion has not yet managed to win a Grand Slam title.

Alexander Zverev wasn't bothered by the criticism he received from tennis great Roger Federer, who said the German's game is too passive. "This is nothing that I don't know. It's quite clear to me that I didn't play the way I want to play.

Before the start of the 2024 edition of the Laver Cup, Swiss legend and 20-time Grand Slam champion Roger Federer identified Zverev’s main problem: “I see someone who plays too defensively in the most important moments of the matches.

Zverev has also banked more than every retired tennis icon, including his compatriot Becker. The former world No. 1 won seven Grand Slam titles during his career but only netted £19m ($25m), with prize money significantly lower during his time on tour.