Zverev Eyes Victory After Australian Open Final
World number two Alexander Zverev is determined to reclaim his winning form at Indian Wells after a challenging February. The German star, who reached the Australian Open final earlier this year, is eager to make a strong comeback in the first leg of the “Sunshine Double.“
Struggles in South American Swing
Following his impressive run in Melbourne, Zverev opted to play on clay courts in South America. However, his decision did not yield the desired results. He faced setbacks in Buenos Aires and Rio de Janeiro, exiting in the quarter-finals, and suffered an early second-round loss in Acapulco.
His South American tour was further hampered by health issues, including food poisoning in Buenos Aires and illness in Acapulco. “I got ill two out of three weeks, which wasn’t great,” Zverev admitted. “Maybe I should have stayed on hard courts a little longer.”
A Fresh Start at Indian Wells Now
Zverev is back in California, fully focused on the Indian Wells tournament. With Jannik Sinner absent due to a three-month suspension, Zverev enters the event as the top seed.
Despite recent struggles, the 26-year-old remains optimistic. “I still feel positive. I had a strong start to the season, and I reached another Grand Slam final in Australia. Now, I want to find my rhythm and win matches again.”
Looking Ahead to the Sunshine Double
Indian Wells marks the beginning of the “Sunshine Double,” which continues with the Miami Open. Zverev aims to use this opportunity to regain his momentum and establish himself as a dominant force on hard courts.
“Right now, I feel good,” he said. “It took some time, but I’m back and ready to compete at my best.”
With renewed focus and determination, Zverev is eager to put his recent setbacks behind him and make a strong statement at Indian Wells.
