Jimmy Connors claims Alexander Zverev now has an ‘obligation’ he must fulfil after becoming world number one
Around 53 years after the ATP rankings were first recorded, Alexander Zverev has become the 30th man to claim the top spot. Zverev finally snagged...
In a recent interview, tennis legend Jimmy Connors expressed his thoughts on Alexander Zverev's achievement of becoming the world number one. Connors, who is a five-time US Open champion, believes that Zverev now has an obligation to continue playing at the highest level. He stated on the Advantage Connors Podcast that Zverev should play like a two-time Grand Slam champion every time he steps onto the court.
Connors hopes that Zverev, who has already won his first two Grand Slam titles, will go on to achieve three and four more. Despite Zverev's success so far, Connors also highlighted the challenges that lie ahead for the German player, including his upcoming match against former world number four Lorenzo Musetti at the Paris Masters.
Connors emphasized that Zverev must continue to play at the highest level, even in the face of injury-induced absences by other top players like Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner.
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