Roddick Defends Zverev as Becker Doubles Down on Mental-State Critique

The exchange follows a down year with one title plus a round-robin exit in Turin, sharpening scrutiny of the world No. 3.

Overview

Andy Roddick said dismissing Alexander Zverev as “not that good” is offensive, citing the German’s career volume and elite-level wins.
Chris Eubanks backed Roddick, praising Zverev’s serve and backhand while rejecting claims that he is a poor player.
Boris Becker reiterated that Zverev’s issues are psychological, pointing to the loss to Felix Auger-Aliassime in Turin and referencing earlier calls for team changes.
Zverev brushed off Becker’s remarks as attention-seeking in a Bild am Sonntag interview and said he is focused on rediscovering top form.
The 2025 campaign featured a heavy Australian Open final defeat to Jannik Sinner, a single title in Munich, a 55–25 record, and a group-stage exit at the ATP Finals with a sizable points gap to Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz.