I Still Have 10 Years Left – Zverev Speaks on Career Future

Alexander Zverev has made it clear that retirement is not on his horizon, insisting he still has many years left in professional tennis despite recently achieving one of his biggest career milestones.

The German star, who recently secured his first Grand Slam title at Roland Garros, says the victory has only strengthened his motivation rather than pushed him toward slowing down.

At 29, Zverev believes he is still in the prime years of his career and is focused on extending his time at the top of the sport.

Speaking in an interview with German outlet BILD, the world No. 3 revealed his long-term intention to remain active on the ATP Tour for at least another decade.

He explained that his passion for training and competition remains strong, adding that even outside of tennis, he would still maintain a strict fitness routine because of how much he enjoys it.

Zverev also highlighted that while winning a Grand Slam was a major personal goal, it is not the final chapter of his ambitions.

He stated that reaching the world No. 1 ranking is still a dream he would love to achieve, even if it comes for a short period.

However, he acknowledged the difficulty of reaching the top spot given the level of competition in men’s tennis today. Still, he remains determined to keep improving and pushing himself physically and mentally.

The Olympic gold medallist emphasised that his motivation does not come solely from trophies but from his love for training and discipline.

According to him, staying active and working hard is part of his identity, regardless of results on court.

If Zverev follows through on his plan to play for another ten years, he would continue competing well into his late 30s, similar to Novak Djokovic, who has shown that longevity at the highest level is possible in modern tennis.

For now, Zverev appears focused, energised, and far from considering life away from the sport as he builds on his latest Grand Slam breakthrough.