Zverev talks about his relationship with his father: "He has understood that I need a certain freedom"

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Chasing a dream involves great sacrifice, as well as the ability to rise after each blow. Alexander Zverev faces this 2025 Australian Open with renewed energy, knowing he has come close to glory twice. He cannot let another opportunity slip by. The German is a man on a mission and reflected on certain aspects of his career, such as the role his father plays.

Arriving as the world number 2, he knows what it takes to position himself for success and understands that he is in a race against time as the competition continues to rise. Trying to prevent the dream from becoming an obsession, Alexander Zverev appears to have completely forsaken having a coach other than his father, despite many not seeing that as ideal. Heading into this 2025 Australian Open, there is only one outcome that would satisfy the German.

"Everyone knows what I'm after. I can't see anything other than winning a Grand Slam. I want to play my best tennis, I've prepared rigorously in the preseason, pushing myself to the physical limit so playing long five-set battles in this tournament won't be tough. I'm clear that Sinner, Djokovic, Alcaraz, and Medvedev are my main competitors, but I would also include De Miñaur as a player to watch," he commented.

- Opinion on the coaching rule and the role of his father as coach

"I've always believed that tennis is an individual sport where the player must find solutions on their own, but I think it's good to have a clear rule that allows coaches to assist us. What needs to be done is to choose a direction and go 100% in that direction. There are only two possible scenarios; either allow everything or prohibit everything," he stated before talking about his father.

Indeed, Alexander Zverev is one of the players with a particularly strong relationship with his father, which is not so common in the tennis world as such stories often end badly. "We function so well together because we have a very healthy relationship, we can perfectly differentiate between private life and tennis. When we are at tournaments, he's just my coach, he doesn't interfere in my personal life at all. In other cases, relationships fail because parents get involved in other aspects, like who you're dating, where you're going to dinner, what you eat, etc.," he stated.

"My father is a very intelligent person, he was also a tennis player in the Soviet Union so he fully understands what is needed from a coach. He knows his job is crucial, but he's also aware that I need a certain level of freedom. I'm very grateful that our relationship remains strong," emphasized the German player, excited about the role he can play in the 2025 Australian Open where he arrives as one of the title favorites.

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