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“Don’t Take That Away From Him” – Carlos Alcaraz’s Ex-Coach Hits Back at Critics Questioning Alexander Zverev’s No. 1 Rank and Slam Wins

Juan Carlos Ferrero, who coached Alexander Zverev for eight months between July 2017 and February 2018, defended the German star against critics who claim his recent success was aided by the absence of Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner. Zverev will become the first German man to finish a season as the ATP year-end No.

1 on November 2, a milestone he reaches at age 29, making him the oldest player to ever achieve this for the first time. During a season that included a Wimbledon final loss to Sinner on July 12, Zverev secured his first two Grand Slam titles by beating Flavio Cobolli at the French Open on June 7 and Ben Shelton at the U.S.

Open on September 13.

Ferrero, who previously criticized Zverev's focus and social media habits during their professional split, noted that their relationship remains positive. He argued that Zverev's professionalism and hard work earned him these achievements, regardless of the timing of opponent injuries.

Ferrero also recalled Zverev's near-miss at the 2020 U.S. Open against Dominic Thiem as evidence of his long-term persistence.

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