Zverev: "Sinner and Alcaraz still do some things better than me".
Alexander Zverev is looking to step up his game. The German, who has decided to play the South American tour on clay, was eliminated in the quarter-finals in Buenos Aires by Francisco Cerundolo.
In the tournament following this setback in Argentina, the world number 2 qualified for the same stage of the competition in Rio de Janeiro, which is currently taking place.
The Australian Open runner-up beat Bu Yunchaokete and then Alexander Shevchenko in straight sets.
In a press conference following his Round of 16 success in Brazil, Zverev reaffirmed his ambitions for the year ahead.
"I think my level is improving little by little. Historically, I've often needed several matches to play good clay-court tennis, so I'm satisfied with my progress.
What worries me a little is that my elbow may suffer from the high humidity that prevails here. The ball is heavy, it's difficult to control and that's not the best thing.
You all know how much I want to win a Grand Slam title and be number 1 in the world. I know that to get there, I'll have to fight with Sinner and Alcaraz, because they still do some things better than me.
I need to evolve in certain aspects to realize my dreams in the world of tennis," he assured Punto De Break.
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