Alexander Zverev is enjoying the best stretch of his career, and former WTA star Andrea Petkovic believes the German has a genuine shot at becoming World No. 1 for the first time. Speaking to Sport1, Petkovic pointed to a noticeable evolution in Zverev's game, describing his Wimbledon run as proof that his improved style is no longer a temporary tweak but a permanent identity. She noted that he now plays with greater maturity and conviction, and that the window for reaching the summit is absolutely open.
Zverev ended his long wait for a Grand Slam title earlier this year at Roland Garros, taking advantage of early exits from both Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic. He then carried that momentum into Wimbledon, a tournament where he had never previously advanced beyond the fourth round. He reached the final for the first time, took the opening set against Sinner, and pushed the world number one hard before falling in four sets.
Now sitting at world number two, Zverev heads to the Canadian Open as the top seed following confirmed withdrawals from both Sinner and Djokovic. It will be his first time topping the draw at that event, and the circumstances could hardly be more favorable. He last won the title in Montreal back in 2017, defeating Roger Federer, Denis Shapovalov, and Kevin Anderson along the way.
The ranking gap remaining after Wimbledon still stands at nearly 5,000 points, so closing the distance will require sustained excellence across multiple events. Still, the momentum is undeniably in Zverev's favor right now. TennisDraw users have been loading up on Zverev bracket picks heading into Montreal, and it is easy to see why.
