Report: Zverev looking at Nadal family to boost career
Alexander Zverev could reportedly seek help from the Nadal family in his bid to overcome problems on and off the court, according to Sky TV.
Sky commentator Paul Häuser said on platform X that Toni Nadal could become coach and his nephew, Rafael Nadal, a mentor of sorts for the German.
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Toni Nadal coached Rafael Nadal to the majority of his 22 grand slam titles, among them 14 alone at the French Open. Rafael Nadal ended his playing career last year.
Sky posted videos showing Zverev training with Toni Nadal at Rafael Nadal's tennis academy on the island of Mallorca.
Häuser later said there was no agreement yet and that both sides were in the process of determining through the sessions whether such a co-operation would work out.
World number three Zverev, 28, is yet to win a grand slam titles, having lost the three finals at the majors he appeared in.
He spoke of mental health problems after a first-round exit at Wimbledon two weeks ago and he was considering seeking professional help. He said he planned changes and hoped to have some answers when he plans to return to action at the end of the month in Toronto.
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Zverev has mainly been coached by his father, Alexander Zverev Sr, and his brother Mischa is also close to him as a manager and adviser.
Former German great Boris Becker has suggested that Zverev makes changes in his environment in order to improve.
"The father and brother have done a great job but it wasn't good enough for the final step. You get the impression that he plays in the same way against top players and hopes for a good result," Becker said.
Zverev dismissed this but Becker also said that all external coaches left after a rather short period, such as Juan Carlos Ferrero, Ivan Lendl, David Ferrer or Sergi Bruguera.
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