World number three Alexander Zverev acknowledged a significant gap exists between himself and top-ranked players Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner. Despite finishing the 2025 season with one title and battling injuries, Zverev secured the world number three ranking. He noted that while he had physical and mental health challenges, he considers the season a step forward, especially after a Wimbledon first-round exit provided a reset. Zverev expressed a need to catch up to the leading players and the rest of the tour.