Zverev works with tennis great Nadal ahead of hard court season

German tennis player Alexander and Spain's Rafael Nadal pose for a photo before during the 2024 French Open tennis tournament (Roland-Garros). 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. Frank Molter/dpa

Alexander Zverev feels that working with tennis legend Rafael Nadal and his uncle Toni has given him a boost for the upcoming hard court tournaments and the US Open.

"It very beautiful, very good week. Obviously with a lot of help from Toni and from Rafa as well" Zverev said in a video posted on Tuesday on X by the Rafael Nadal Academy, where he has been training.

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"It was fantastic seeing the two of them again. I enjoyed my time, I'm ready to go to the United States now," he said.

After a shocking first-round exit at Wimbledon last month, Zverev is the top favourite at the Canadian Open, which starts on Sunday, after Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic pulled out of the competition.

The US Open, which is the final Grand Slam of the year, starts on August 24.

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