Alexander Zverev makes telling confession as he reacts to Shanghai Masters semi-final exit
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Key Points:
- Alexander Zverev admitted feeling "flat" and fatigued during his semi-final loss to Alejandro Davidovich Fokina at the 2026 Shanghai Masters, which affected his performance, especially his returns.
- The world No. 2 lost 7-5, 4-6, 3-6 to the 26th-ranked Davidovich Fokina, missing out on his first Shanghai title and eighth Masters 1000 crown.
- Zverev highlighted the physical toll of a packed schedule, noting he had only one day off after the US Open and felt energy draining since earlier matches in Shanghai.
- He acknowledged the difficulty of returning serves when fatigued, pointing out that tiredness impacts visual sharpness and reaction times.
- Despite the loss, Zverev expressed satisfaction with his overall performance and emphasized that fatigue is a normal human experience, even for top players.
