"If Alexander Zverev plays like he did against Rafael Nadal at Roland Garros, he can dominate any player" - Roger Federer's ex-coach
Former Olympic gold medalist for Switzerland and former coach to Roger Federer, Marc Rosset, has expressed his strong faith in German player Alexander Zverev in a recent interview. He used Zverev's performance against Rafael Nadal at Roland Garros as a strong example of the German's potential to play aggressively while maintaining his confidence.
Rosset reflected on Alexander Zverev's playing ability, where his precise baseline shots and strategic court coverage against the king of clay, Nadal, impressed many legends, like Rosset himself. With the Olympics approaching and returning to clay courts after a long while, Zverev could be at a potential advantage in winning a gold medal for Germany.
Talking about the German's potential dominance for years to come, Rosset said,
"When Alexander plays aggressively, he is the most dominant tennis player as he did against Nadal at Roland Garros, he can dominate any player."
Rosset further addressed that, despite Zverev's issues with officiating bodies, his aggression still makes him exciting to watch in the current era of calm and composed players.
According to Rosset, if Alexander Zverev maintains his offensive mindset and continues to refine his game, he has the potential to dominate the ATP circuit and challenge the top players for titles consistently. This perspective aligns with the evolving narrative of tennis, as younger players are rising to the highest stage, asserting themselves as new champions.
Alexander Zverev leads the charge to dethrone the Big Three with his aggression and resilience
The "Big Three' comprising Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, and Novak Djokovic, have dominated tennis for over two decades. They share a staggering 66 Grand Slam titles, with Novak Djokovic continuing to extend his record.
With the entrance of the young and talented Alexander Zverev, the German powerhouse has been spearheading the "Next Gen' tag on his shoulders alongside other major players like Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner, Daniil Medvedev, and others.
With Roger Federer's former coach, Marc Rosset, praising Zverev's style as 'playing missiles,' his confidence is sure to get a huge boost heading into the Paris Olympics.
Zverev's game isn't all brute force, though. His unorthodox, yet effective baseline game has helped him secure wins over Nadal and Djokovic on his path to a Grand Slam title. Zverev remains focused on his next challenge as he prepares to repeat his 2020 success at the Olympics and make his country proud.