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Alexander Zverev details his journey to Grand Slam success

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Last updated Sep 26, 2026

Alexander Zverev details his journey to Grand Slam success

Summary

Alexander Zverev reflects on his recent Grand Slam victories in 2026, including titles at Roland Garros and the US Open. Before this breakthrough, he struggled with self-doubt after near-misses at major tournaments, particularly a loss to Jannik Sinner in the 2025 Australian Open final. Zverev expressed significant pressure during the Paris final but found relief and enjoyment during the US Open. He is now one title away from matching the major haul of Andy Murray and Stan Wawrinka.

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•Zverev won his first Grand Slam at Roland Garros in 2026
•He followed this with a US Open title later that year
•He faced self-doubt after losing the 2025 Australian Open final
•Zverev emphasized the pressure of the Paris final compared to New York
•He is now one title shy of matching major victories with Murray and Wawrinka

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Up until Roland Garros this year, Alexander Zverev was the greatest player never to have won a Grand Slam title. The German had spent years...
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