# Zverev annoyed by reaction to becoming world number one

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/zverev-annoyed-by-reaction-to-becoming-world-number-one/
- Published: 2026-11-04T17:08:45+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-05T06:55:38+00:00
- Original publisher: BBC Sport (publisher lean: Centre)
- Original article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/articles/ckpdg01pq55eo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
- Topics: Sport

## Key points

- Zverev says criticism of his new number one ranking has annoyed him.
- He lost his first match since reaching the top spot.
- His 2026 record is stronger against lower-ranked players than top-10 rivals.

## Summary

Alexander Zverev says he is annoyed that becoming world number one has prompted questions about whether he deserves the position. He was speaking after losing to Lorenzo Musetti at the Paris Masters, in his first match since reaching the top of the ATP rankings.

Zverev, 29, has won the French Open and US Open in 2026, while rivals Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner have missed time with injuries. He has a 62-8 record this year against players ranked 11th or lower, but has won only three of 12 matches against top-10 opponents; he has also lost his past 10 meetings with Sinner. Zverev said he deserved the ranking, while describing his performance against Musetti as one of his worst in recent months.

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