Alexander Zverev reacts to Carlos Alcaraz deciding to withdraw from the Davis Cup finals

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Alexander Zverev is hoping to bring the curtain down in 2025 in style by helping Germany taste Davis Cup glory for the first time since 1993.

Back then, Michael Stich and Marc-Kevin Goellner inspired the Germans to a 4-1 win over Australia, and now Zverev is looking for his own slice of Davis Cup history.

Germany must get beyond Argentina in their quarterfinal, with the tournament rocked after Carlos Alcaraz withdrew from the competition following the injury he sustained in the ATP Finals.

Zverev has been defended by Andy Roddick for his 2025, and now he will want to ensure that he gets his hands on a big title before the year draws to a close.

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Alexander Zverev reacts to Carlos Alcaraz deciding to withdraw from Davis Cup action

Alcaraz’s choice to withdraw has been the hot topic of discussion ahead of the Davis Cup, with Spain likely to suffer in his absence.

Alcaraz recently picked the player he thinks will challenge himself and Jannik Sinner on the tour, and his absence from the Davis Cup will lift the other teams.

Now, Zverev has been quizzed on the decision made by Alcaraz, and it would appear that he’d rather the Spaniard were still available for selection for Spain.

He said in his press conference: “Well, if we are favourites, then yes, but to be honest, I was also looking forward to seeing Carlos Alcaraz, but of course, everyone is physically exhausted.

“It’s a long season, he has played incredible tennis again this year, and it’s clear that one or two things can happen.”

How Alexander Zverev feels about playing Francisco Cerundolo

First up for Germany is a clash with Argentina and Zverev will lock horns with Cerundolo during the quarterfinal.

Zverev is going to come up against the player who has enjoyed a pretty solid campaign on the ATP Tour, and he’s expecting a very tough match against the world number 21.

He said: “They are, of course, a very good team and a very good tennis nation.

“For me personally, Cerundolo is a very difficult opponent. I’ve lost to him a few times before. But I’m looking forward to the match, and I’m also looking forward to the challenge. I hope I can show my best tennis.”

Zverev needs something to take into 2026, and he will hope for a good run with Germany and winning the Davis Cup would give him a serious injection of momentum.