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Federer says aggressive play helped Zverev win his first Grand Slam titles
Alexander Zverev won his first two Grand Slam titles this year, after years of being seen as a leading player yet to win a major.
Roger Federer said he was incredibly happy for Zverev after the German’s success.
Federer said he and others had advised Zverev to play more aggressively from the baseline and take control of points.
He said Zverev had sometimes become too passive in important moments.
Federer believes the change helped Zverev turn his ability into major titles.
Zverev’s wins came as Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner have emerged as leading rivals in men’s tennis.
Federer also said Alcaraz has exceptional talent and is still learning how to manage it.
Roger Federer said Alexander Zverev’s more aggressive play helped him win his first two Grand Slam titles.
Federer said he and others had urged Zverev for years to dictate play more from the baseline.
He said Zverev had often become too passive in important moments.
Federer said Zverev’s two titles were overdue and that he was happy to see him win.
Federer also praised Carlos Alcaraz’s talent, while saying he still had to learn how to manage it.
- Who
- Alexander Zverev won the titles, and Roger Federer commented on his success.
- What
- Zverev won his first two Grand Slam titles. Federer said more aggressive play helped him.
- When
- The titles were won this year; one was in New York last month.
- Where
- One title was won in New York. The location of the other is not stated.
- Why
- Federer said Zverev’s bold, aggressive play helped him succeed.
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Federer and others advised Zverev to play more aggressively from the baseline and dictate matches.
Zverev won his first Grand Slam title.
Zverev added another Grand Slam title in New York.
Federer discussed Zverev’s titles and the role of aggressive play.
- Titles
- Zverev won his first two Grand Slam titles
- Advice
- Federer said he had urged Zverev for years to play more aggressively
- Key change
- Dictate play more from the baseline
- Second title
- Won in New York last month
- Other player mentioned
- Carlos Alcaraz
What people are saying
Given his ability, these two titles were long overdue. That’s why I was incredibly happy for him.
He dared to play bold tennis even in the big matches.
Many others, including myself, have advised him for years to be more aggressive from the baseline and to dictate the game more. In the important moments, he often had the problem that he became too passive.
Alcaraz has an incredible amount of talent – so much so that at times he still has to learn how to handle it himself.