Speaking ahead of the 2025 United Cup, Zverev revealed how he feels being so close to the number one ranking again, having suffered a big injury back in 2022.
“Yeah, I mean, for me, look, I think in 2022 before I got injured, I was very close to world number one,” he said.
“I was one match away from being world number one.
“Of course, I’m happy to be back in that position, I’m happy that I am competing for hopefully big events, competing for the best spots in our sport.
“I was never sure I was ever going to do that again, especially after the injury, I never was sure I was going to be back at that level.”
Zverev tore three ligaments in his right ankle during his semi-final match against Rafael Nadal at the French Open.
An injury that saw the German fall out of the world’s top ten before returning to action in January 2023 for the United Cup.
The 27-year-old went on to outline his goals for the 2025 season, as he looks to push on in the new year.
“For me to be here, it is satisfying, but I’m not satisfied yet, if that makes sense,” said Zverev.
“I still want to achieve my goals, I still want to achieve my dreams.
“I felt like this year, I have been close on multiple occasions to maybe getting my first Grand Slam, didn’t quite get there.
“Of course, if I stay healthy and if I stay fit, that is the main goal.
“As you said, I’m the number two player in the world, I’m behind Jannik [Sinner] right now, that is definitely a target.”
