Boris Becker states what his relationship with Alexander Zverev is actually like now

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Boris Becker and Alexander Zverev are two of the greatest players in the history of German tennis, but haven’t exactly seen eye to eye in 2025.

Growing frustrated with Zverev, Becker made comments earlier this year that found their way to the world number three.

Reacting to those comments, Zverev said Becker was looking for ‘attention’ by talking about him.

Trying to keep the peace, another German tennis star, Andrea Petkovic, said Becker always talks about Zverev with ’empathy’ whenever they speak about him on their podcast.

Clarifying his comments about Zverev, Becker had this to say on the latest episode of ‘Becker Petkovic’.

Boris Becker claims he ‘often’ speaks privately with Alexander Zverev

The German insisted that he only wants the best for the 28-year-old.

“First of all, we have to clarify very clearly, I want Sascha [Zverev] to win. I want Sascha to win Grand Slams. To become the number one in the world,” said Becker.

“This year, February, March, he had the chance.

“But I have a job. I am a tennis expert, and I stand for credibility. If someone serves a double fault, I cannot say it was an ace.

“This is not because I mean it badly or critically, but because I simply know about this wonderful sport.”

Becker then shared what his relationship with Zverev is actually like now.

“I’ve known Sascha for over 20 years. I have great respect for his family, for his brother,” he said.

“What the Zverevs have created with both brothers is absolutely world-class and top. Period.

“I am often in private discussion with him when he asks me what he should change, what he can improve, and what he has to improve. And we have already played many training sessions together.

“That’s why I dare to speak openly to him, because he listens from time to time and does what I say from time to time. But tennis players are their own types. I also didn’t always do what my coach wanted me to do.”

The 57-year-old is confident that Zverev can still win a Grand Slam if he makes a few tweaks to his game.

“I’m still convinced that he can win a Grand Slam if he changes one or two little things,” said Becker.

Only time will tell if Zverev can win a Grand Slam before he retires from tennis, but how did he perform at the four major tournaments in 2025?

Alexander Zverev’s 2025 Grand Slam record

Zverev played 16 matches across the four Grand Slams this year, winning 12.

• 1. 2025 Australian Open 1R [WIN] vs Lucas Pouille
• 2. 2025 Australian Open 2R [WIN] vs Pedro Martinez
• 3. 2025 Australian Open 3R [WIN] vs Jacob Fearnley
• 4. 2025 Australian Open 4R [WIN] vs Ugo Humbert
• 5. 2025 Australian Open QF [WIN] vs Tommy Paul
• 6. 2025 Australian Open SF [WIN] vs Novak Djokovic
• 7. 2025 Australian Open F [LOSS] vs Jannik Sinner
• 8. 2025 French Open 1R [WIN] vs Learner Tien
• 9. 2025 French Open 2R [WIN] vs Jesper De Jong
• 10. 2025 French Open 3R [WIN] vs Flavio Cobolli
• 11. 2025 French Open 4R [WIN] vs Tallon Griekspoor
• 12. 2025 French Open QF [LOSS] vs Novak Djokovic
• 13. 2025 Wimbledon 1R [LOSS] vs Arthur Rinderknech
• 14. 2025 US Open 1R [WIN] vs Alejandro Tabilo
• 15. 2025 US Open 2R [WIN] vs Jacob Fearnley
• 16. 2025 US Open 3R [LOSS] vs Felix Auger-Aliassime

He began his Grand Slam campaign in fine form, reaching the final in Australia, where he lost to Jannik Sinner in straight sets.

Then, at the French Open, Zverev advanced through to the quarterfinals before losing out to Serbia’s Novak Djokovic on Court Philippe Chatrier.

Unfortunately for Zverev, his form took a turn for the worse from then on, winning just two matches across Wimbledon and the US Open.

After losing to Arthur Rinderknech in the first round of Wimbledon, Zverev suffered a third-round exit at the US Open at the hands of Felix Auger-Aliassime.

Zverev will no doubt hope to rediscover his Grand Slam form in the new year and is surely eyeing another deep run in Melbourne.

The 2026 Australian Open is scheduled to begin on Monday, January 12.