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Musetti says Zverev deserves No. 1 but Sinner and Alcaraz are stronger at their best
Lorenzo Musetti says Alexander Zverev deserves to be world No.
1 after reaching the top of the men's rankings this month.
The Italian says Zverev’s consistency and ability to stay fit helped him earn the position.
Injuries to Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner affected the rankings, as both rivals missed months of play.
Musetti still believes Sinner and Alcaraz are better when everyone is at their best.
Zverev has won two Grand Slam titles this year, while Alcaraz and Sinner have also been hampered by injuries.
Musetti beat Zverev at the Paris Masters last week.
Zverev could strengthen his case with a win at the ATP Finals, where beating Alcaraz would also help quiet his critics.
Lorenzo Musetti says Alexander Zverev deserves to be world No. 1, but that Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz are better when all three are at their best.
Zverev became the 30th player to reach the top of the rankings earlier this month after winning the French Open and US Open this year.
Musetti said injuries to Sinner and Alcaraz affected the rankings, while fitness and consistency are part of tennis.
Sinner and Alcaraz have both missed time with injuries, while Zverev stayed injury-free for most of 2026.
Musetti beat Zverev in the second round of the Paris Masters last week.
- Who
- Lorenzo Musetti commented on Alexander Zverev, Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz.
- What
- Musetti said Zverev deserves the world No. 1 ranking, but Sinner and Alcaraz are stronger at their best.
- When
- The comments were reported on November 9, 2026.
- Where
- Not stated
- Why
- Musetti said injuries to Sinner and Alcaraz affected the rankings, while fitness and consistency help determine who reaches No. 1.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Alcaraz returned from his wrist injury.
Zverev became the 30th world No. 1 after winning the French Open and US Open this year.
Musetti beat Zverev in the second round of the Paris Masters.
Tennis365 reported Musetti's comments on Zverev, Sinner and Alcaraz.
- Zverev's ranking
- Became the 30th world No. 1
- Zverev's 2026 Grand Slam titles
- French Open and US Open
- Musetti's Paris Masters result
- Beat Zverev in the second round
- Sinner's 2026 win-loss record
- 49-3
- Alcaraz's 2026 win-loss record
- 46-6
- Zverev's 2026 win-loss record
- 66-20
What people are saying
I think Sasha deserves the world number one spot, for sure, and I am happy for him that he finally achieved two Grand Slam titles and the number one spot.
Of course, the injuries to Sinner and Alcaraz have affected the rankings and most of the top players, but the physical aspect is a part of the game and whoever is the most consistent and fit enough to play is the one that can get the number one spot.
But of course, in terms of level I think there is no doubt that if everyone is at their best, Sinner and Alcaraz are still better than anyone else.