Alexander Zverev fires back after Boris Becker told star to sack dad and brother
Alexander Zverev has delivered a scorching rebuke to tennis legend Boris Becker after Becker publicly suggested that the German star should fire his father and brother from his coaching team.
Becker, known for his blunt opinions and turbulent personal life, recently criticized Zverev’s reliance on his family, calling it a “limiting factor” in his quest for Grand Slam dominance. “He needs to professionalize his team,” Becker said. “His father and brother are emotionally too involved. He should make a tough call.”
But Zverev, never one to bite his tongue, fired back with precision and venom.
“People who have betrayed their own circle shouldn’t lecture me on loyalty,” Zverev snapped in a post-match interview. “I’ve built my success with my family. My father’s been my coach since I picked up a racket. My brother’s walked every step of this journey with me. That bond doesn’t get broken because someone outside the circle wants to stir the pot.”
While Becker’s comments sparked debate in the tennis world—some calling it “honest analysis,” others branding it “reckless overreach”—Zverev made it clear that he won’t entertain the idea of severing ties with those closest to him.
The German No. 1 also alluded to Becker’s infamous personal troubles: “Before people start giving advice about teams and trust, maybe they should look at their own track record first. I’m not interested in fixing something that isn’t broken.”
Zverev’s retort has gone viral, with fans applauding his fierce loyalty and unapologetic stance. Many see it as a defining moment in the ongoing clash between generations in German tennis.
While Becker insists his comments came from a place of “tough love,” Zverev has drawn a line in the sand: his family isn’t just part of his team—they *are* the team.
And for now, it looks like the only thing Zverev is firing… is back.
