'Talking Nonsense': Zverev Slams Boris Becker For Remarks Over His Russian Roots, Ukraine War Silence. Photo: AP
\n\nAlexander Zverev fired back at Boris Becker over his remarks where he explained why the German is not so loved in his country. Zverev recently became the world No. 1, the first German since Becker in 1991 to do so; however, Becker feels the two-time Grand Slam champion isn't very connected with German fans. Becker gave some controversial reasons to back his claims, highlighting Zverev's Russian Roots and silence on the Russia-Ukraine war.
\n\n“His parents are Russian and he speaks Russian with his team during matches,” Becker told Der Spiegel. “Plus, he doesn’t speak out publicly about the Ukraine war, something I can personally understand, but which evidently doesn’t help him win over the affection of the German public.”
\n\nBecker also said that Zverev is not so kind with German journalists; however, he presents himself in a completely different way while speaking to English media.
\n\n“In German interviews, he usually comes across as pretty dry and curt, and he’s not especially kind to journalists either,” Becker said. “However, when he speaks in English, he’s much more likable, has charm, a sense of humor…
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