“Without Thinking”- Carlos Alcaraz Questions Alexander Zverev Over US Open Moment That Left Him Stunned
Zverev said he thought the score was 4-1 and returned to the baseline after winning championship point, leaving Carlos Alcaraz bewildered.
- On September 14, 2026, Alexander Zverev secured his first US Open title at Flushing Meadows, New York, defeating Ben Shelton in four sets, though he later admitted experiencing a complete mental blank during championship point.
- Carlos Alcaraz questioned Zverev about the moment during Laver Cup preparations on Tuesday, expressing bewilderment at his opponent's behavior at the baseline after the final point was won.
- "I thought it was 4-1," Zverev said, adding, "There was completely nothing in my head. When you're stupid, it helps." The confusion explained his inexplicable return to the baseline after victory.
- Zverev and Alcaraz are now teammates for Team Europe, captained by Yannick Noah, preparing to reclaim the Laver Cup in London this Friday after last year's defeat.
- The three-day tournament features Casper Ruud, Flavio Cobolli, and Jakub Mensik for the Europeans, while Andre Agassi's Team World includes Taylor Fritz, Learner Tien, Brandon Nakashima, Alex de Minaur, Alexander Bublik, and Francisco Cerundolo.
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‘What the heck?’ Alcaraz quizzes Zverev about US Open championship point
Alexander Zverev has revealed to rival Carlos Alcaraz what was going through his head as he served for the US Open title in New York earlier this month — absolutely nothing. Zverev secured his first title at Flushing Meadows with a four-set victory over Ben Shelton but returned to the baseline as if to prepare […]
“Without Thinking”- Carlos Alcaraz Questions Alexander Zverev Over US Open Moment That Left Him Stunned
With just a few days to go before the Laver Cup, both Carlos Alcaraz and Alexander Zverev are training hard as members of Team Europe. They are the highest-ranked players in the lineup, and the team will be relying on them to get the important results against Team World. As Alcaraz was having a training […]
'What the heck?' Alcaraz quizzes Zverev about US Open championship point
LONDON, Sept 23 - Alexander Zverev has revealed to rival Carlos Alcaraz what was going through his head as he served for the US Open title in New York earlier this month — absolutely nothing. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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