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Alexander Zverev prepares to become world No. 1 despite poor record

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 12, 2026, 2:45 PM

Last updated Oct 12, 2026

Alexander Zverev prepares to become world No. 1 despite poor record

Summary

Alexander Zverev is set to become the No. 1 tennis player in the world after a season in which he struggled against top ten opponents. He holds a 2-9 record against players ranked in the top ten this year, and is 0-7 versus Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz, and Novak Djokovic. Zverev's two victories came against Taylor Fritz and Ben Shelton. Despite his poor performance against elite competition, he achieved significant tournament results, winning the Roland Garros and US Open titles. The season is not yet over, with upcoming events in Shanghai, Paris, and the ATP Finals, potentially altering his standing against top players.

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By the Numbers

•Zverev to become world No. 1 after the 2026 season.
•Currently 2-9 against top ten opponents this year.
•He is 0-7 against Sinner, Alcaraz, and Djokovic.
•Won Roland Garros and US Open titles this season.
•Upcoming tournaments could change his top ten victory count.

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Alexander Zverev is about to become the No. 1 tennis player in the world, but one slightly inconvenient statistic is attached to that achievement. He has spent most of 2026 losing whenever another Top ten player appears on the other side of the net. Following his Beijing defeat to Novak Djokovic, Zverev is 2-9 against …
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