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Carlos Alcaraz discusses Alexander Zverev's motivation as world number one

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Last updated Oct 31, 2026

Carlos Alcaraz discusses Alexander Zverev's motivation as world number one

Summary

Carlos Alcaraz addressed the implications of Alexander Zverev becoming world number one at the Vienna Open. Zverev earned the top ranking after Jannik Sinner prematurely ended his season due to injury. Reflecting on his own experience, Alcaraz recalled struggling for motivation after achieving the same ranking in 2022. Despite this, he expressed confidence that Zverev will stay motivated moving forward. Alcaraz, the current world number three, reached the Vienna Open semi-finals after defeating Tommy Paul.

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•Zverev confirmed as world number one after Vienna Open.
•Jannik Sinner's injury influenced Zverev's ranking.
•Alcaraz won the US Open in 2022, becoming world number one.
•Zverev and Alcaraz could meet in the Vienna Open final.
•Alcaraz reached the semi-finals after defeating Tommy Paul.

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10:00 AMYahoo Sports — Carlos Alcaraz says if he thinks Alexander Zverev will struggle to find motivation now he is world number one

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Carlos Alcaraz has given his verdict on how Alexander Zverev will now feel after becoming world number one. Zverev confirmed he will become world number...
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