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Juan Carlos Ferrero defends Alexander Zverev amid Grand Slam criticism

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 22, 2026, 3:28 AM

Last updated Oct 22, 2026

Juan Carlos Ferrero defends Alexander Zverev amid Grand Slam criticism

Summary

Juan Carlos Ferrero, former coach of Carlos Alcaraz, has defended Alexander Zverev against critics questioning his Grand Slam successes and upcoming Year-End No. 1 ranking. Zverev has secured two Grand Slam titles this year, winning the French Open and the U.S. Open, while reaching the Wimbledon final. Critics have pointed out challenges faced by opponents like Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner due to injuries. Ferrero emphasized Zverev's hard work and dedication, stating injuries to others should not diminish his achievements. Zverev will officially become world No. 1 on November 2, marking a historic milestone for German tennis.

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•Zverev won the French Open and U.S. Open this year.
•He reached the Wimbledon final, losing to Jannik Sinner.
•Ferrero stated injuries to rivals do not diminish Zverev's accomplishments.
•Zverev will become world No. 1 for the first time on Nov. 2.
•He trained with Ferrero from July 2017 to February 2018.

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3:28 AMYahoo Sports — “Don’t Take That Away From Him” – Carlos Alcaraz’s Ex-Coach Hits Back at Critics Questioning Alexander Zverev’s No. 1 Rank and Slam Wins

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Carlos Alcaraz’s former coach Juan Carlos Ferrero defended Alexander Zverev against criticism of his Grand Slam and top-ranking achievements, arguing that the German deserves credit for his performances Zverev has clinched the ATP Year-End No. 1 ranking for the first time in his career, enjoying a successful season in which he won his first two Grand Slam singles titles.
— Yahoo Sports

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