Alexander Zverev explains what was ‘very difficult’ to deal with in the Paris Masters final

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On Sunday at the Paris Masters, Alexander Zverev firmly put an end to any chance of a French fairytale.

The 27-year-old German was focused on his own success story, determined to seize the title.

Now ranked number two in the ATP Rankings, Zverev delivered an almost flawless performance, overpowering Ugo Humbert 6-2, 6-2 in the final to capture his seventh ATP Masters 1000 trophy.

He was relentless across all aspects of the game, especially on serve, where he conceded only five points.

Zverev’s dominance left little room for his opponent, securing him a decisive championship win.

Alexander Zverev explains ‘very difficult’ obstacle in Paris Masters final

Though the scoreline suggests a straightforward match, Alexander Zverev faced a real challenge against Humbert in front of an energized Parisian crowd.

Despite winning in straight sets, he knew that Humbert’s level was elevated by the home support, making each point crucial.

Zverev explained the importance of taking control early to manage the crowd’s influence, saying on-court: “It was pretty good I have to say. I knew I had to play like this to win. Ugo is an incredible player. Plus him playing in Paris, I think he played even better than he usually does.

“I knew that once the crowd gets involved it would be very, very difficult. I had to take that away early. I did that and I’m happy about it.”

Humbert’s semi-final opponent Khachanov complained of a lack of respect shown by the Frenchman, but Humbert had little to celebrate on Sunday.

Carlos Alcaraz also faced a booming French crowd during his shock defeat to Humbert in a tantalizing quarter-final.

Alexander Zverev heads into the ATP finals with confidence

Zverev heads into the ATP Finals with renewed optimism, bolstered by his new world ranking of number two. This ranking means he won’t be in Jannik Sinner’s group in Turin.

With Sinner recently withdrawing from the Paris Masters due to illness, Zverev’s chances in Turin potentially appear even stronger.

Ivan Ljubicic has identified Zverev as Sinner’s biggest threat, citing his powerful game and strong mental approach.

Zverev has a favorable head-to-head record against Sinner, winning four of their six encounters, which adds to his momentum heading into the Finals.

His recent performances have showcased his consistency, particularly on big stages. This blend of form, confidence, and a strategic edge makes Zverev a key contender for the year-end championship title.