ATP Finals – Boris Becker congratulates Alexander Zverev on his triumph: “That has to be the most important goal now”

“In my opinion, Daniil and Sascha will play for first place together with Novak next year,” said Boris Becker in conversation with Eurosport.de.

The six-time Grand Slam tournament winner currently sees no player who could pose a threat to the trio in the ranking.

That was “correct”, the Hamburg native replied in the affirmative to a corresponding question on the “Sky” microphone. “This claim is not arrogant, but honest and deserved,” added Mischa Zverev, who advised his brother in Turin.

Becker: “Only works with a Grand Slam victory”

Becker sees it similarly, although Zverev would have to achieve something that was previously denied to him. “It’s only possible with a Grand Slam victory,” emphasizes the 53-year-old: “That must now be Sascha’s most important goal in 2022.”

The Turin champion wants to close the gap in the missing Grand Slam triumph as soon as possible. “I want to achieve so much in the coming year, precisely because I haven’t achieved everything yet,” said Zverev tellingly.

But maybe the tennis star will win a “title” this year when Germany’s athlete of the year is chosen in Baden Baden on December 19. A prominent supporter has already been found.

“Sascha would have my voice,” said Becker.

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