Alexander Zverev fires back after Boris Becker told star to sack dad and brother Alexander Zverev has issued a stinging response to Boris Becker’s recent comments.

Alexander Zverev Hits Back at Boris Becker’s Coaching Criticism

Alexander Zverev has publicly responded to Boris Becker after the German tennis legend urged him to part ways with his father and brother, who currently make up his coaching team. Despite his status among the sport’s elite, Zverev has yet to claim a Grand Slam title and most recently fell short at the French Open, losing to Novak Djokovic in the quarter-finals. Becker, reflecting on Zverev’s career trajectory, argued that it may be time for a change behind the scenes.

“It’s similar to football,” Becker said. “You don’t usually stay with one coach for a decade. Zverev is the CEO of his team he decides what it looks like moving forward. His father and brother have done a great job, but clearly it hasn’t been enough to take that final step.”

Zverev didn’t hold back in his reply, also calling out fellow German Barbara Rittner, who criticized his reasoning that the cold weather affected his performance against Djokovic.

“When I’m winning, apparently I can do no wrong,” Zverev remarked. “But when I’m not, suddenly everyone else becomes an expert. Sadly, Boris is now one of them, as is Barbara Rittner.”

He questioned Rittner’s authority to judge his performance, saying: “I don’t know why she’s suddenly commenting so much on my career. She never competed at this level. Honestly, I don’t take her opinion seriously partly because of that, and partly because I think she’s simply wrong.”

Zverev defended his recent record, pointing to his comeback from a major injury, his two Grand Slam final appearances, and a career-high ranking of world No. 2.

“I still see myself as a contender against the best. I lost to Djokovic not some random guy ranked 250th. He played well, and it was tough for me to attack and hit winners that evening.”

When asked whether he had discussed Becker’s remarks with him, Zverev revealed:

“We used to talk a lot. We had a strong connection before all this. I don’t know why he chose to go public like that.”

He added,

“Everyone seems to think they know what’s best for me. I’m not sure where all these supposed insights are coming from — they’re not from me or my team.”

Zverev now aims to turn the page on his French Open disappointment as he competes in Stuttgart. After receiving a bye into the second round, he will face Corentin Moutet with a spot in the quarter-finals on the line.