Richard Pagliaro | @tennisnow | Monday, July 14, 2025
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Alexander Zverev The final failure of awarding Rafa Nadal to him in Roland Garros’ career.
Now, Zverev is in training Tony Nadal At Rafa Nadal Academy to rebuild his confidence and revitalize his game.
The 2021 Olympic gold medal champion has been working under the surveillance of the Rafa Nadal Academy to prepare for a tough summer season in North America.
🇩🇪 Training at Alexander Zverev of Rafa Nadal College today, at Toni Nadal’s attention pic.twitter.com/a1kbfjzqji
– Olly Tennis🎾🇬🇧 (@OLLY_TENNIS_) July 14, 2025
Two weeks ago, the French Arthur Rinderknech In Wimbledon’s first round, he defeated Zverev’s five-set victory. Rinder Knech won 44 of his 55 nets and denied all nine he faced.
Afterward, Zverev said the prestigious Central Court Lawn felt like a deep hole he could not escape.
Zverev suffered a second career exit from Wimbledon in the first round and opened up his discomfort after a six-month surge in the Australian Open final.
“I might say more of the spirit. It’s funny, and sometimes I feel very lonely,” Zverev said. “I’m struggling mentally. I’ve been saying since Australia has been making it public. Yes, just don’t know. I’m trying to find ways, trying to find ways to get rid of this hole. I’ve been finding myself in some way.
“Yes, I don’t know. Generally speaking, I felt very lonely in life at that time, and that feeling was not very good.”
Zverev said in SW19’s split pusher that he had the possibility of hiring a new coach and admitted he had no answer in court.
“Possible.” Zverev said when asked about the new coach. “As I said, yes, it’s a different feeling for me right now. I can’t speak at the moment. But I think I’ll get the answer from Canada.”
Thanks you @Alexzverev For your words 😊. Very happy to have you @rnadalacademy This week! I wish you the best of the upcoming competition! pic.twitter.com/ero3lnhb2a
– Rafa Nadal Academy by Movistar (@rnadalacademy) July 22, 2025
Zverev has worked with high-profile coaches in the past, including David Ferrer, who helped him lead him to the U.S. Open finals, and No. 1 Juan Carlos Ferrero has been coaching Carlos Alcaraz, who continues to regain his father’s familiarity and he continues to return to his coaching familiarity.
Toni Nadal, known as the shrewd and tough mission director, spent some time working with Felix Auger-Aliassime after resigning as official Rafa Nadal’s coach.
Can training disorders for Toni Nadal and Zverev lead to coaching or joint coaching for the Germans? Time will prove.
