Zverev becomes deserved world number one - but sense of discomfort remains
Summary
Alexander Zverev is set to finish 2026 as world number one after winning the French Open and US Open, his first two Grand Slam titles. His rise comes amid past allegations of abuse by former partners and an independent investigation, which the article says have left unease around his new status.Key Facts
- Zverev, 29, won the French Open and US Open in 2026.
- He became the oldest man in more than 50 years to reach world number one for the first time.
- He spent 13 years waiting to win a Grand Slam title and then won two within three months.
- Zverev said time spent with Rafael and Toni Nadal in Mallorca in July 2025 influenced his approach to play more aggressively and vary his shots.
- He also reached the Wimbledon final, where he lost to Jannik Sinner in four sets.
- The article says Zverev has lost 10 consecutive matches to Sinner.
- In October 2020, former partner Olga Sharypova accused Zverev of physical violence and controlling behaviour.
- The article says two former partners have accused Zverev of physical abuse and that the sport conducted a major independent investigation.
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