Alexander Zverev didn’t take kindly to a question after his dominant win in Rome — and he made sure the interviewer knew it.
Alexander Zverev is no stranger to tense exchanges during interviews — and his latest appearance at the Rome Masters 1000 did little to soften that reputation.
Following a convincing 6-2, 6-1 victory over Argentina’s Camilo Ugo Carabelli, the world No. 2 got visibly irritated during his on-court interview. The trigger? A question about his recent struggles in Masters 1000 tournaments.
“You’ve had a few early exits in Masters 1000s this season. How much does a win like this mean to you?” the ATP interviewer asked.
While the question touched on a valid point — Zverev hasn’t made it past the Round of 16 in any Masters 1000 this year and suffered first-round exits in Monte Carlo and Indian Wells — the German star didn’t appreciate the reminder.
His sharp response?
“I won a tournament two weeks ago (the ATP 500 in Munich). So I don’t like thinking about confidence. It’s your job to ask stupid questions after an hour-long match. I’ll let you do it.”
Watch the moment:
The answer was rude but the question was ridiculous. Sorry. He could have said it’s been a tough few weeks after Munich so how much more comfortable are you here in Rome? Was the tennis we saw today how u felt in Munich? There are ways to highlight it without ripping a player.
— Rennae Stubbs ♈️ (@rennaestubbs) May 10, 2025
Despite the verbal slap, the interviewer remained composed and continued the exchange as if nothing had happened — a pro move under pressure.
As for Zverev, he doesn’t seem rattled in the slightest. He followed up with another dominant win on Sunday, defeating Lithuania’s Villus Gaubas 6-4, 6-0. His next opponent? France’s rising star Arthur Fils (ATP No. 14), in what promises to be a thrilling Round of 16 clash this Tuesday.
All Eyes on Roland-Garros
For Zverev, the Rome Masters is a crucial tune-up ahead of Roland-Garros, where he reached the final last year. He’s also expected to headline the Gstaad Open in Switzerland from July 12–20.
One thing’s for sure — Swiss journalists, take note: come prepared with smart questions. Zverev won’t settle for anything less.
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