Alexander Zverev has raised concerns about tennis court surfaces, suggesting they favour top-ranked players Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner. This criticism follows similar comments made by Roger Federer.
The debate centers around tournament courts becoming increasingly standardised and slower, potentially benefiting certain playing styles.
After winning his match against Valentin Royer at the Shanghai Masters, world number three Zverev expressed his strong views on the matter.
"I hate when it's the same," said the 28-year-old German, who is ranked third in the world, behind Alcaraz and Sinner.
"I know the tournament directors are going towards that direction because obviously they want Jannik and Carlos to do well at every tournament, and that's what they prefer."
Sinner responded to these allegations with his perspective.
"Me and Carlos, we don't make the courts, it's not our decision. We try to adapt ourselves in every situation, I feel like still every week is a bit different," he said. "I've played some great tennis even when there's faster courts."
The discussion gained momentum after Federer's recent comments on the subject. The tennis legend emphasized the need for varied court surfaces to enhance competition.
Federer joined Zverev in suggesting that tournament organizers were assisting Sinner and Alcaraz through slower court conditions.
Zverev reflected on his professional experience spanning over a decade.
"You couldn't play the same tennis the same way on a grass court, hard court, or clay court. Nowadays, you can play almost the same way on every surface," he said.
"I'm not a fan of it, I think tennis needs game styles... a little bit of variety, and I think we're lacking that right now."
The debate centers around tournament courts becoming increasingly standardised and slower, potentially benefiting certain playing styles.
After winning his match against Valentin Royer at the Shanghai Masters, world number three Zverev expressed his strong views on the matter.
"I hate when it's the same," said the 28-year-old German, who is ranked third in the world, behind Alcaraz and Sinner.
"I know the tournament directors are going towards that direction because obviously they want Jannik and Carlos to do well at every tournament, and that's what they prefer."
Sinner responded to these allegations with his perspective.
"Me and Carlos, we don't make the courts, it's not our decision. We try to adapt ourselves in every situation, I feel like still every week is a bit different," he said. "I've played some great tennis even when there's faster courts."
The discussion gained momentum after Federer's recent comments on the subject. The tennis legend emphasized the need for varied court surfaces to enhance competition.
Federer joined Zverev in suggesting that tournament organizers were assisting Sinner and Alcaraz through slower court conditions.
Zverev reflected on his professional experience spanning over a decade.
"You couldn't play the same tennis the same way on a grass court, hard court, or clay court. Nowadays, you can play almost the same way on every surface," he said.
"I'm not a fan of it, I think tennis needs game styles... a little bit of variety, and I think we're lacking that right now."
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