Alexander Zverev, currently ranked world No. 3, is exploring a potential coaching relationship with Toni Nadal, former longtime coach of Rafael Nadal. The German player was recently seen training with Nadal at the Rafa Nadal Academy in Mallorca, which sparked speculation about an official partnership. However, Toni Nadal has not yet committed to a formal role due to his other commitments.

Zverev described his time in Mallorca as “amazing,” saying, “I spent about 10 days there, and worked really hard and enjoyed it as well. I think Toni enjoyed it probably as well.” He added, “I’m trying to convince him to do more weeks with me, and we’ll see how it goes, but he’s a very busy man. We’re talking about what a potential partnership could look like, for sure, and I can give you an update probably in a few weeks time when we know more. I enjoyed my time there, that’s for sure.”

Throughout his career, Zverev’s coaching has primarily involved his father Alexander Sr. and his older brother Mischa, with brief stints by Ivan Lendl, Juan Carlos Ferrero, and David Ferrer. His coaching situation has faced scrutiny, notably after losing to Novak Djokovic at Roland Garros and following an early exit at Wimbledon.

The prospect of Toni Nadal joining his team, a coach esteemed for guiding Rafael Nadal to 16 Grand Slam titles, has drawn significant interest. However, former WTA world No. 1 Dinara Safina emphasized the importance of Zverev’s openness to change in this collaboration. On a Russian podcast, she said, “It will be exciting to watch. Toni is very straightforward. I do not know how willing Alexander is to change and integrate someone else into his team. We will see. It seems to me that a lot will depend on Alexander in this collaboration, on his willingness to change, listen and try new things. Of course, I wish him all the best.”

Since his Wimbledon exit and time training with Nadal, Zverev has begun his Canadian Open campaign with a 7-6 (8), 6-4 victory over Adam Walton. He is set to face 32nd seed Matteo Arnaldi in round three as the top seed in the tournament.

Assessing the greatest ATP Tour players since 2000 involves examining numerous factors including Grand Slam victories, total titles, and overall impact within their competitive era.

At the summit is Novak Djokovic, who stands unmatched with 24 Grand Slam titles, a record 428 weeks as world No 1, 40 Masters 1000 titles, and the singular achievement of winning every Grand Slam event thrice.

Rafael Nadal is renowned for his clay court dominance with 14 French Open titles and 92 ATP titles in total, including 36 Masters 1000 trophies and Olympic gold, while completing a Career Grand Slam.

Roger Federer, a defining figure of men’s tennis, holds 20 Grand Slam singles titles and 103 ATP titles overall, highlighted by a staggering 310 weeks as world No 1.

Andy Murray’s achievements include three Grand Slams, 46 ATP titles, and two Olympic gold medals, along with 41 weeks at No 1, underscoring his place among the century’s elite.

Carlos Alcaraz, at 22 years, has already captured five Grand Slams and 21 ATP titles including seven Masters 1000 wins, heralding a promising future.

Andre Agassi secured three Australian Open titles in the early 2000s, seven Masters titles, and multiple stints at world No 1 before retiring in 2006.

Jannik Sinner has marked 60 weeks at No 1 and four Grand Slams since 2024 amidst a promising career stack of 20 ATP titles.

Lleyton Hewitt dominated the early 2000s with two Grand Slams, 28 ATP titles from 2000 onwards, including two Masters and back-to-back ATP Finals victories.

Stan Wawrinka impressed with three Grand Slams and a peak ranking of No 3 during one of tennis’s most competitive eras, collecting 16 titles.

Daniil Medvedev’s 20 ATP titles include six Masters 1000 wins and a 2020 ATP Finals victory, alongside a 2021 US Open triumph and multiple Grand Slam final appearances.

These ten players exemplify excellence and resilience, setting standards for future generations in men’s tennis.

Andrey Rublev commenced his 2025 Toronto Masters 1000 campaign with a solid victory against Hugo Gaston, prevailing 6-2, 6-3 in straight sets. This win marks the 250th hard-court triumph of Rublev’s professional career, an impressive feat that places him among a select group of players born in 1990 or later. Specifically, Rublev is only the second man born in 1997 or after to attain this milestone, following Alexander Zverev.

Rublev currently holds a career record of 250 wins to 143 losses on hard courts, translating to a winning percentage of 63.6%. Despite a challenging stretch from February to May 2025, during which he managed only two wins in seven tournaments and saw his ranking fall from No. 9 to No. 17, the Russian player has since regained form. Since the week before Roland Garros, Rublev has compiled a 13-6 record in seven events, including a final in Hamburg, back-to-back fourth-round appearances at Roland Garros and Wimbledon, and a semifinal showing at Los Cabos.

Following Wimbledon, Rublev briefly re-entered the ATP Top 10 at No. 10 but has since slipped to No. 11 this week after Alex de Minaur’s resurgence, fueled by his recent title in Washington D.C.