Rafael Nadal reveals what’s holding Alexander Zverev back from winning his first Grand Slam title

Tennis legend Rafael Nadal has shared his thoughts on men's tennis and his take on star player Alexander Zverev's Grand Slam drought. Notably, Zverev has been one of the top players in the ATP tours and has maintained his rankings. However, he has failed to win any Grand Slams so far despite reaching the final three times. In the same vein, the Spanish legend believes that the German's mental struggles were even more.

Rafael Nadal was seen discussing a plethora of topics ranging from tennis to his personal life. He did retire from the game in November 2024 after playing Davis Cup final. During his recent interview with' L'Equipe, he was asked about the state of today's tennis.

The 38-year-old tennis legend stated that nothing much has changed so far, as he was still winning the title two years back. However, Nadal was seen highlighting the rise of Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz, who have been dominating the sport in recent days. He also talked about Holger Rune, Casper Ruud, Jakub Mensik, and Jack Draper winning ATP titles this year.

Alexander Zverev eyes his first Grand Slam glory in the French Open

For Alexander Zverev, the Spanish legend stated that his Grand Slam drought has been a mental issue. The star player has reached the finals of the French Open 2024 but lost the game against Carlos Alcaraz. He must be aiming to win his first title here in Paris.

"There are two players who stand head and shoulders above the rest, Carlos (Alcaraz) and Jannik (Sinner). Others, like Draper, are evolving, Rune won in Barcelona, Casper (Ruud) played very well in Madrid, Mensik won in Miami. We'll also have to see how Fonseca develops. Zverev is an impressive player, but he hasn't yet managed to win a Grand Slam. Unfortunately, I think it's all in his head, because given his level of tennis, he should have won one by now," Nadal said.

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