When asked to choose the best moment of his season, Zverev didn’t hesitate. Winning the Munich title on his birthday stood out as a personal and professional highlight.
“It was a great birthday present,” he said. “The whole family was there. Everybody was there. It was just a great day. So, I enjoyed that a lot.”
The victory was more than just a trophy—it was a celebration shared with loved ones, a rare moment of joy in a demanding calendar.
Lessons from a Final Defeat
Zverev pointed to the Toshan Open final, where he lost to Jannik Sinner, as the moment that taught him the most this year. The defeat lingered, prompting deep reflection and recalibration.
“The one that taught me the most probably [was the] Toshan Open final, losing to Jannik,” he said. “And the months after that, just trying to figure out what to do next.”
It wasn’t just the match itself, but the aftermath that shaped his mindset and approach for the rest of the season.
The Wimbledon Setback
The most difficult moment came early at Wimbledon, where Zverev suffered a first-round exit. For a player of his caliber, it was a jarring result.
“Yeah, that was—I would say—the lowest point of the season,” he admitted.
The early loss at the All England Club was a stark contrast to his other achievements and served as a reminder of the sport’s unpredictability.
Misconceptions and Media Perception
Zverev also addressed how he is perceived by the public and media, expressing frustration with the expectations placed on athletes to conform.
“I think people nowadays really have a problem with professional athletes or famous people in general being honest,”
he said. “I say what I think. And sometimes people don’t like that. Sometimes the media doesn’t like that. But I always stay true to myself.”He acknowledged that this honesty can make him polarizing, but he remains unapologetic.
“If people can’t handle the truth, then to be honest, that’s not my problem.”
Encounters Beyond the Court
Looking back on his ATP Finals experiences, Zverev shared a few memorable off-court moments that have stayed with him.
“I’ve met a lot of great people at these tournaments,” he said. “I’ve met David Beckham when I won the first time in London, which was phenomenal for me. I’ve seen Cristiano Ronaldo at the tournament. These kinds of things are still special.”
Despite the fame that comes with being a top tennis player, Zverev remains in awe of meeting icons from other worlds.
As he prepares for another shot at the title in Turin, Zverev carries with him not just the weight of past victories, but the perspective gained from a season that challenged and shaped him.
Alexander Zverev in 2025
At the moment ranked no.3, the German played his last match on the 1st of November when he was defeated by world no.1 Jannik Sinner 6-0 6-1 in the semifinal in Paris (draw).
Presently, during this year the German has managed to achieve a compiled 54-23 win-loss record. Alexander conquered 1 title in Munich. The German reached the final at the Australian Open, Stuttgart and Vienna.