Alexander Zverev is on the verge of a major ranking leap, with Boris Becker predicting he could become number one in the world.
What happened?
Becker, a six-time major champion, believes Zverev has the potential to win more Grand Slams at 29.
Zverev recently won Roland Garros, and his form could see him close the gap with Carlos Alcaraz in second place.
Why it matters for Alexander Zverev
Alcaraz missed Roland Garros due to injury and will also miss Wimbledon, where he was a finalist last year.
This could lead to a significant loss of points for Alcaraz, allowing Zverev to gain ground.
What comes next?
Zverev would need an extended dip in form from Jannik Sinner to get near his 13,500 points, but he currently sits at 7,190.
Becker advised Zverev to 'win everything he can' as his time at the top is limited.
Zverev has outlined his retirement plans, but Becker believes he has plenty of time left to add more titles.
The ATP live rankings show interesting developments among the top three players in the world.
Zverev's progress in closing the gap with Alcaraz will be closely watched in the coming weeks.
Boris Becker made his bold prediction about Zverev's ranking potential in an interview with Eurosport Germany.
He highlighted Zverev's consistent form over many months as a key factor in his potential rise to number one.
The German tennis star will look to build on his Roland Garros win and push for the top ranking.
His next few weeks will be crucial in determining his ranking trajectory.
Becker's comments will provide motivation for Zverev as he seeks to add more Grand Slam titles to his collection.
The tennis world will be watching Zverev's progress closely, given his potential to become number one.
Zverev's form and Becker's prediction have set up an exciting period in the tennis calendar.
The 29-year-old German will be looking to capitalize on his recent success and make a push for the top ranking.