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Alexander Zverev Reveals Mental and Physical Toll of Australian Open Final Defeat

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Alexander Zverev has spoken about the mental and physical impact of his Australian Open final loss and joined calls for a fairer revenue share for players in Grand Slam tournaments.



Alexander Zverev, the world's second-ranked tennis player, has revealed that his loss in the Australian Open final at the end of January had a profound impact on his mental and physical well-being. The German tennis star has struggled to regain his form since the defeat, which has been evident in his subsequent performances.


Zverev's loss in the Australian Open final was a significant setback, as he was defeated in straight sets by Jannik Sinner. This defeat marked his third Grand Slam final loss, a streak that has undoubtedly taken a toll on his confidence and mental resilience. Since then, Zverev has found it challenging to bounce back and rediscover his winning form.


“I didn't take a rest after Australia, and mentally, it affected me a lot,” said Zverev at a press conference ahead of the Monte-Carlo Masters 1000.


“I was very upset, I was very tired also.”


Zverev's response was to start training again “straight away” and head to South America to take part in the ATP 250 in Buenos Aires and the ATP 500 in Rio de Janeiro, where he was beaten on each occasion in the quarter-finals.


“I didn't really have time to process what happened,” said Zverev, who is the top seed in Monte Carlo in the absence of Sinner, who is suspended.


“In a way, I just kept going, which was perhaps not the smartest thing to do.


“But tennis is also a business. You have contracts with tournaments that you have to obligate. These contracts are signed six or seven months in advance.”


Alexander Zverev, a seven-time Masters 1000 winner, expressed his support for a more equitable distribution of revenue from tournaments to players. This sentiment is shared by several top 20 players, who recently sent a letter to Grand Slam organizers requesting a more favorable revenue distribution. Casper Ruud has been a vocal advocate for this cause, calling for a 50-50 split between tournaments and players.




While Zverev agrees that the current revenue distribution is unfair, he acknowledges that a 50-50 split may not be realistic. Instead, he proposes that a delegation of top male and female players should engage in discussions with Grand Slam organizers to find a solution. Zverev emphasized the need for a fair share, stating, “It's no secret, we have the lowest revenue share in professional sport from the Grand Slam side. So, we're not trying to say it has to be 50-50 like in the NBA or American sports, but maybe a fair share would be nice.”


Zverev expressed optimism about the possibility of achieving a more equitable revenue distribution. He concluded by saying, “I'm sure that we're going to achieve that.” This sentiment reflects the growing momentum among players to push for a fairer share of revenue from Grand Slam tournaments.




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