Alexander Zverev has, by all accounts, completed his life’s dream by finally winning a Grand Slam title.
If he were to retire tomorrow, few could have any issues, given the German has now officially cemented himself as an elite-level figure with a Hall of Fame resume.
However, given the fierce competitor that he is, one major will likely not be enough. He’ll justifiably want more.
And, if Alexander Zverev truly plans to keep playing for as long as he claims, then there’ll certainly be plenty of time to win at least another one or two.
Alexander Zverev hints at when he might retire from tennis
Speaking to German publication BILD, the 29-year-old was once again discussing his Roland Garros triumph.
However, he actually delved a little deeper into his everyday routine, sharing how this title will actually boost his enthusiasm rather than detract from his motivation going forward.
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He revealed: “I enjoy working out. I like going to the gym. If I quit tennis today, I’d still train because I love it. Yes, winning this title was a huge motivation, but it wasn’t the reason I was working so hard.
“I enjoy doing it. If I don’t train, I don’t feel good. That doesn’t mean I’m going to win Wimbledon in a few weeks, but I certainly won’t stop working or losing my desire to train.”
Then, when asked how long he plans to keep playing tennis for, Zverev admitted: “I want to keep playing for another ten years. I’ve already achieved the Grand Slam goal, and the only thing I’m missing is being number one in the world. Even if it’s just for a week, that would be nice. Although with the competition there is, it will be very difficult.”
Could Alexander Zverev really win Wimbledon this year?
Zverev was told he had made two big changes which helped him win a Grand Slam, and they could be crucial if he plans to continue his momentum to Wimbledon.
After all, there’s no reason why he can’t head to the grass confident of maintaining his form and causing even more upsets, especially with how weakened the men’s field seems set to be.
Carlos Alcaraz has already withdrawn from Wimbledon, and stars like Arthur Fils, Lorenzo Musetti and Taylor Fritz all have fitness concerns.
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The only worry is that Zverev has hardly set the All England Club alight in his previous visits.
His best-ever performance was a run to the fourth round, and by winning Roland Garros, he is trying to accomplish something that only six men have before: the Channel Slam.
Zverev has the tools, with a big serve and more aggression in his shots. If he keeps this mindset up and leans into this new plan, there’s every chance that this could, at the very least, be a career-best performance at Wimbledon for him.
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