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Boris Becker Backs Zverev for a Grand Slam After Tactical Shift

Becker links Zverev’s new attacking style to a near‑term major title.

Jagt seinen großen Traum: Alexander Zverev

Overview

  • In coverage published Thursday, Becker said on a podcast with Andrea Petkovic he is convinced Alexander Zverev can win a Grand Slam.
  • He praised Zverev’s move to more offensive tennis, pointing to net forays, serve‑and‑volley attempts, and bolder forehands.
  • Becker called the change courageous at age 29 and urged Zverev to keep going.
  • Zverev reached the semifinals at Indian Wells and Miami this season, falling both times to eventual champion Jannik Sinner.
  • The German is ranked world No. 3 and is still chasing his first major title.