Alexander Zverev has quietly gone about his business at the Australian Open, as he’s reached the quarter-final of the competition.
The German has faced a series of battlers in Melbourne, coming through matches against Gabriel Diallo, Alexandre Muller, Cameron Norrie, and Francisco Cerundolo.
Zverev’s ‘intensity’ was questioned ahead of the Australian Open, but he’s answered every question he’s faced so far in Melbourne.
With an intriguing quarter-final with Learner Tien on the horizon, Zverev has spoken about how the introduction of on-court coaching has helped him in Melbourne.
Alexander Zverev calls on-court coaching a ‘positive change’
The introduction of on-court coaching has been divisive for the top players, with some suggesting it dilutes the appeal of the sport.
Taylor Fritz and Denis Shapovalov have been outspoken against the rule change, but Zverev is a big fan of interactions with his coach during games.
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“I like it, because coaching is allowed for a couple of years now, and, you know, there is not much going on,” he said in his Australian Open press conference.
“Of course, you’re still playing the match yourself, but I think when you have the opportunity to just say a few words, it’s better to say from there than scream it from a few rows behind.
“I like the seating orders here. I think it’s quite a positive change. I think last year was the first time.
I really don’t mind it.”
Zverev has been coached by Juan Carlos Ferrero, Toni Nadal, and his father during his illustrious tennis career.
Alexander Zverev’s excellent recent record at the Australian Open
It’s fair to say that Zverev has been wildly inconsistent through the past few seasons, but he’s often saved his best tennis for the Australian Open.
His quarter-final appearance at this year’s event follows on from a final appearance in 2025 and a semi-final appearance in 2024.
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Zverev lost to Jannik Sinner in last year’s final and a narrow five-set epic against Daniil Medvedev ensured he exited at the semi-final stage the year prior.
In previous years in Melbourne, the German has also reached the semi-final in 2020 and the quarter-final in 2021.
Zverev holds an impressive win-loss record of 31–10, which equates to an excellent 76% win rate throughout his career.
