Alexander Zverev proved Roger Federer right after losing to Taylor Fritz at the Laver Cup. It was a rematch of their recent US Open quarter-final, where the American won in four sets.

Zverev led two sets to one against Carlos Alcaraz before losing ground, enduring another heartbreaking Major campaign. Roger Federer spoke about his former rival ahead of the Laver Cup, citing Alexander's passiveness in his failed Major attempts, especially in the crucial moments.

Zverev has reached two Grand Slam finals and two semifinals but is yet to taste success on the biggest stage - and Roger Federer has told him why.

Alexander Zverev has hit back at Roger Federer after the tennis great questioned his approach to Grand Slam games - despite recently returning to ATP No. 2

Despite being second in the ATP ranking, Alexander Zverev still doesn’t fully convince fans and insiders. Although Novak Djokovic has been in decline this year, Roger Federer retired in 2022 and Rafael Nadal played only one Major in 2024, the German champion has not yet managed to win a Grand Slam title.

Roger Federer has told Alexander Zverev that he won't win a Grand Slam tennis title unless he plays more offensively. Zverev has lost in two finals and two semi-finals over the course of his career and he currently sits second in the ATP's world rankings.