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Jessica Pegula and Madison Keys totally disagree with what’s been said about Alexander Zverev recently

WTA stars Jessica Pegula, Madison Keys, and Jennifer Brady have publicly backed Alexander Zverev’s claim to the ATP world number one ranking, dismissing skepticism over his credentials. Zverev, who has already secured two Grand Slam titles in 2026—the French Open and US Open—faces criticism for his 2-8 record against top-10 opponents this season, including losses to Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner in multiple high-profile matches.

Pegula, speaking on *The Player’s Box Podcast*, called the doubts unfair, emphasizing Zverev’s consistency and the fact that his rivals have been sidelined by injuries. She argued that health is part of the draw and that Zverev has delivered week after week, regardless of his opponents’ rankings.

Keys and Brady echoed her sentiment, highlighting Zverev’s strong career trajectory and the lack of asterisks for Slam victories, even when top-ranked players are absent from draws. With Sinner’s season-ending injury, Zverev’s path to number one has cleared, though his limited wins over elite competition remain a talking point.

The debate now hinges on whether his achievements—including a commanding lead in the ATP Race—are enough to silence lingering doubts.

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