Alexander Zverev proved Roger Federer right after losing to Taylor Fritz at the Laver Cup. It was a rematch of their recent US Open quarter-final, where the American won in four sets.

Zverev has reached two Grand Slam finals and two semifinals but is yet to taste success on the biggest stage - and Roger Federer has told him why.

Before the start of the 2024 edition of the Laver Cup, Swiss legend and 20-time Grand Slam champion Roger Federer identified Zverev’s main problem: “I see someone who plays too defensively in the most important moments of the matches.

Alexander Zverev has hit back at Roger Federer after the tennis great questioned his approach to Grand Slam games - despite recently returning to ATP No. 2

Despite being second in the ATP ranking, Alexander Zverev still doesn’t fully convince fans and insiders. Although Novak Djokovic has been in decline this year, Roger Federer retired in 2022 and Rafael Nadal played only one Major in 2024, the German champion has not yet managed to win a Grand Slam title.

Roger Federer has told Alexander Zverev that he won't win a Grand Slam tennis title unless he plays more offensively. Zverev has lost in two finals and two semi-finals over the course of his career and he currently sits second in the ATP's world rankings.