Alexander Zverev’s impressive run continues as he notches his 60th win of the year and extends his winning streak against left-handers to 25 matches.
Zverev’s victory over Joel Schwaerzler in Vienna marked his second time reaching 60 wins in a season, a feat he previously achieved in 2018. He joins Jannik Sinner as the only players to have reached this milestone in 2023.
Equally remarkable is Zverev’s dominance against left-handed opponents. His last defeat to a lefty came over 600 days ago, against Marc-Andrea Huesler in February 2023. Since then, he has won 25 consecutive matches against left-handers, including victories over Denis Shapovalov, Yoshihito Nishioka, and Cameron Norrie.
Zverev’s success against left-handers stems from his aggressive baseline play and ability to neutralize their forehand. He uses his powerful serve and forehand to dictate the pace of the match and force his opponents into errors.
The German’s impressive form has propelled him to the top of the ATP rankings, where he currently sits at No. 4. He is a contender for the year-end No. 1 ranking, which would be his first Grand Slam title.
Zverev’s next match in Vienna could potentially be against another left-hander, Cameron Norrie, in the semifinals. If he continues his winning streak, he will face a tough challenge in the final against either Daniil Medvedev or Stefanos Tsitsipas.
