“Fails Every Time Because of Same Mistakes”: Boris Becker Reveals Why Alexander Zverev is Not Able to Succeed at Grand Slams

[Frenchy-Player]

Tennis Legend Boris Becker recently made some exclusive remarks about Alexander Zverev in a recent interview. According to Becker, Zverev is making the same mistakes again and again which is stopping him from being successful at the Grand Slams.

“I commented on the match in the round of 16 between Zverev and Aliassime. It was a roller coaster ride. Partly world-class, partly not at all good. He still makes the same mistakes, that’s the annoying thing,” said Becker in the interview.

Becker believes that it is not Zverev’s opponent who is beating him but instead, he is beating himself. He also mentioned that repeating the same mistakes is an annoying thing for any player.

“He fails every time because of the same mistakes and weaknesses. What the opponent is called, that doesn’t really matter. Zverev fails because of Zverev and not because of the opponent. That must be annoying him. He has a different claim and wants to win Grand Slams,” added the former World No.1 player.

Becker believes that in order to succeed at majors, Zverev needs to fix the mistakes that he making again and again. He also talked about his technique and revealed that it can be effective against normal players but to beat the best, he can’t just wait for his opponent to make a mistake.

“He is a leader among the younger generation and doesn’t have to hide behind anyone. But he has to fix the same mistakes and that’s the annoying thing that it repeats from Grand Slam to Grand Slam. In critical phases he remains too passive, he stands behind the baseline and hopes that the opponent will make a mistake. That’s enough against the worse-placed players, but the better ones don’t make a mistake,” concluded the 6-time Grand Slam champio.n

 

[WarrenMP]

What are the mistakes? Just sound like Becker is just talking. Is it the double faults? Messing up under pressure? What is it? Sounds like he is saying that Zverev needs to be more aggressive.

 

[Deleted member 748597]

Zverev is eventually gonna put himself in there, maybe.

 

[Hayole]

What are the mistakes? Just sound like Becker is just talking. Is it the double faults? Messing up under pressure? What is it? Sounds like he is saying that Zverev needs to be more aggressive.

He won't say them in public because he wants to get paid by Zverev

 

[Kralingen]

Since early 2018 I’ve always felt Zverev was the one with the talent to put the Big 3 into retirement.

A Becker-coached Zed who smacks a big shot then moves forward whenever possible could be a multi time Slam champ, I still fully believe that.

 

[socallefty]

But he has to fix the same mistakes and that’s the annoying thing that it repeats from Grand Slam to Grand Slam. In critical phases he remains too passive, he stands behind the baseline and hopes that the opponent will make a mistake. That’s enough against the worse-placed players, but the better ones don’t make a mistake,”

Becker is spot-on. He is too passive from the baseline for a player who can generate the pace/spin and angles that he can. In addition, he needs to fix his serve toss technique, decision-making for varying his 2nd serve pace from 65-130mph randomly (who else does this?) and stop making double faults under pressure.

 

[jltman]

Since early 2018 I’ve always felt Zverev was the one with the talent to put the Big 3 into retirement.

A Becker-coached Zed who smacks a big shot then moves forward whenever possible could be a multi time Slam champ, I still fully believe that.

Definitely agree.

Zverev is the only one of the next gen guys who looks like he could be dominant on all surfaces. He just keeps beating himself.

 

[Jonesy]

Becker is needing money. I think he could do a tremendous job with Z, but i also heard he is too expensive.

 

[tex123]

Tennis Legend Boris Becker recently made some exclusive remarks about Alexander Zverev in a recent interview. According to Becker, Zverev is making the same mistakes again and again which is stopping him from being successful at the Grand Slams.

“I commented on the match in the round of 16 between Zverev and Aliassime. It was a roller coaster ride. Partly world-class, partly not at all good. He still makes the same mistakes, that’s the annoying thing,” said Becker in the interview.

Becker believes that it is not Zverev’s opponent who is beating him but instead, he is beating himself. He also mentioned that repeating the same mistakes is an annoying thing for any player.

“He fails every time because of the same mistakes and weaknesses. What the opponent is called, that doesn’t really matter. Zverev fails because of Zverev and not because of the opponent. That must be annoying him. He has a different claim and wants to win Grand Slams,” added the former World No.1 player.

Becker believes that in order to succeed at majors, Zverev needs to fix the mistakes that he making again and again. He also talked about his technique and revealed that it can be effective against normal players but to beat the best, he can’t just wait for his opponent to make a mistake.

“He is a leader among the younger generation and doesn’t have to hide behind anyone. But he has to fix the same mistakes and that’s the annoying thing that it repeats from Grand Slam to Grand Slam. In critical phases he remains too passive, he stands behind the baseline and hopes that the opponent will make a mistake. That’s enough against the worse-placed players, but the better ones don’t make a mistake,” concluded the 6-time Grand Slam champio.n

Why does he not coach his fellow countryman then? He can certainly improve his serve.

 

[Deleted member 771911]

Zod is the leader? I think he got demoted tbh.

 

[BeatlesFan]

What are the mistakes?

How about serving for the USO title and dropping serve by hitting three straight UE's? And don't forget he was playing against a guy who also massively chokes in big situations.

 

[bjsnider]

If Zverev was really dissatisfied with his results he'd do whatever it took to change them. I think he's basically content with his position in the ATP hierarchy.

 

[Jonas78]

Becker is right.

 

[Bartelby]

It's not our job to flesh out Becker's empty comments.

 

[wangs78]

Becker is a commentator. He is paid to talk. He is a very insightful commentator, but I’m sure he says his share of BS as well.

 

[HBK4life]

Boris “boom boom in the broom closet” Becker has spoken.

 

[Mustard]

The same mistakes are Zverev's inconsistency with concentration during matches, especially best of 5.

 

[Rafa4LifeEver]

Tennis Legend Boris Becker recently made some exclusive remarks about Alexander Zverev in a recent interview. According to Becker, Zverev is making the same mistakes again and again which is stopping him from being successful at the Grand Slams.

“I commented on the match in the round of 16 between Zverev and Aliassime. It was a roller coaster ride. Partly world-class, partly not at all good. He still makes the same mistakes, that’s the annoying thing,” said Becker in the interview.

Becker believes that it is not Zverev’s opponent who is beating him but instead, he is beating himself. He also mentioned that repeating the same mistakes is an annoying thing for any player.

“He fails every time because of the same mistakes and weaknesses. What the opponent is called, that doesn’t really matter. Zverev fails because of Zverev and not because of the opponent. That must be annoying him. He has a different claim and wants to win Grand Slams,” added the former World No.1 player.

Becker believes that in order to succeed at majors, Zverev needs to fix the mistakes that he making again and again. He also talked about his technique and revealed that it can be effective against normal players but to beat the best, he can’t just wait for his opponent to make a mistake.

“He is a leader among the younger generation and doesn’t have to hide behind anyone. But he has to fix the same mistakes and that’s the annoying thing that it repeats from Grand Slam to Grand Slam. In critical phases he remains too passive, he stands behind the baseline and hopes that the opponent will make a mistake. That’s enough against the worse-placed players, but the better ones don’t make a mistake,” concluded the 6-time Grand Slam champio.n

2016-18 Zverev was atleast agressive

 

[Sampras-Bruguera 1993]

He'll be alright. The field will be open to dominate in another year or two once Djokovic gets bored of GOATing. Zverev is good for a Murray type career. I dont care for his game though. Tststipas is much more fun to watch. More aesthetically pleasing to the eye

 

[Sudacafan]

I have a great connection with Zverev, If it wasn’t by my mistakes, I would have been a top player.

 

[vex]

Since early 2018 I’ve always felt Zverev was the one with the talent to put the Big 3 into retirement.

A Becker-coached Zed who smacks a big shot then moves forward whenever possible could be a multi time Slam champ, I still fully believe that.

Totally agree. He has all the tools he needs available to him, the template is ready, he just isn’t maximizing what he has available. He could serve better, he could improve his tactics, hit with purpose and most importantly follow good shots to the net with that big frame. His career has been wasted so far when he could be pushing Novak off the top if he was better coached

 

[Mainad]

He'll be alright. The field will be open to dominate in another year or two once Djokovic gets bored of GOATing. Zverev is good for a Murray type career. I dont care for his game though. Tststipas is much more fun to watch. More aesthetically pleasing to the eye

I think I'll believe that when I see him start to have a Murray type career.

 

[reaper]

Why does he not coach his fellow countryman then? He can certainly improve his serve.

By getting him to throw the ball 30 feet into the air?

 

[Rafa4LifeEver]

I think I'll believe that when I see him start to have a Murray type career.

This.
The obsession with downplaying our compatriot is on frustrating levels on this forum

 

[accidental]

He is in danger of missing his window to win slams if he doesn’t start soon. He absolutely beat himself in the US Open last year

If he doesn’t take advantage soon then the next next gen will overtake him.

 

[Crazy Finn]

Since early 2018 I’ve always felt Zverev was the one with the talent to put the Big 3 into retirement.

Maybe, but he's the most predictable folder out of the bunch. The going gets tough and his collapse is more foreseeable than a Jenga tower.

Frankly, I think he'll be lucky to back into a slam at this point. USO 2020 was a golden opportunity, his draw wasn't exactly a murderer's row and he managed to blow it. I wonder if he'll get that kind of luck again?

He's going to run into tough competition at some point in almost any slam, and he's basically lost every time he's faced a top player at a slam (if not before).

 

[Aabye5]

This must be German for "GET YOUR HEAD IN THE GAME, YO"

Someone needs a Snickers...*whistling*

 

[Bender]

Everyone: "But what mistakes are you talking about???"

Becker: "Du hast mich gefragt und ich hab nichts gesagt"

I have a great connection with Zverev, If it wasn’t by my mistakes, I would have been a top player.

Truly the people's champion runner up.

 

[Subway Tennis]

I think I'll believe that when I see him start to have a Murray type career.

He needs to at least win a match against Murray before he can be compared to him.

He is 0-2 at the moment and not half the person Murray is on the court or off.

 

[zagor]

I think I'll believe that when I see him start to have a Murray type career.

He reached one slam final already, just 10 more to go.

Maybe he'll finally score a win against a top 10 player in a slam too.

 

[Arak]

Zverev needs a good coach and Becker has already proven he’s a good one. The problem is Zverev doesn’t listen to his coaches. I don’t know how that could be fixed.

 

[blablavla]

It's not our job to flesh out Becker's empty comments.

what is your job Barty?
to derail any thread into a political debate?

 

[Blahovic]

I really think Zverev's inconsistent serve is a much bigger problem than his often passive style. Most baseline grinders who struggle to win the biggest titles can't serve 140mph.

If he stops breaking himself with double faults and otherwise stays the exact same player, he'd be an absolute nightmare to play.

 

[blablavla]

I really think Zverev's inconsistent serve is a much bigger problem than his often passive style. Most baseline grinders who struggle to win the biggest titles can't serve 140mph.

If he stops breaking himself with double faults and otherwise stays the exact same player, he'd be an absolute nightmare to play.

double fault and weak 2nd serve - agree

how often the Djokodal fold in front of a big server? players that rely on the 1-2 punch?

it's more like Zverev needs to learn to close matches in 3 sets, even when he has a bad day
instead of going after that 5 setter record

 

[Red Rick]

Everyone: "But what mistakes are you talking about???"

Becker: "Du hast mich gefragt und ich hab nichts gesagt"

Truly the people's champion runner up.

Seriously if Zverev doesn't know what he does wrong then he's an uncoachable moron

 

[Bender]

Seriously if Zverev doesn't know what he does wrong then he's an uncoachable moron

 

[Deleted member 629564]

Becker: “He is a leader among the younger generation and doesn’t have to hide behind anyone. ”

Zod is the leader?

Becker is wrong as usual.
Medevedev is way ahead of Zverev. Daniil is a leader among Next Gen.

 

[Deleted member 771911]

Becker is wrong as usual.
Medevedev is way ahead of Zverev. Daniil is a leader among Next Gen.

I'd agree.

 

[ND-13]

Zod is the leader? I think he got demoted tbh.

LOL, imagine that Zverev being the leader with 0 top 10 wins all his career

 

[Deleted member 771911]

LOL, imagine that Zverev being the leader with 0 top 10 wins all his career

Becker doesn't just imagine! He lives this! Verbalises it!

 

[Gerco]

Becker is spot-on. He is too passive from the baseline for a player who can generate the pace/spin and angles that he can. In addition, he needs to fix his serve toss technique, decision-making for varying his 2nd serve pace from 65-130mph randomly (who else does this?) and stop making double faults under pressure.

Roger already said that to Zverev at Laver Cup a couple of years ago.

 

[Enga]

I get that Becker is a meme, but he does actually know how to analyze and get better you know. He won a bunch of slams over the course of 11 years.

 

[marc45]

I get that Becker is a meme, but he does actually know how to analyze and get better you know. He won a bunch of slams over the course of 11 years.

true, though I thought he'd win a lot more