“WHAT A MESS!” Roland-Garros CEO makes a SHOCKING statement banning Alexander Zverev from participating in Roland-Garros in the coming years for always making excuses after his losses.
The CEO of Roland-Garros, in a recent interview, caused quite a stir in the tennis world with a statement that lasted only eight words: “The bad guy always makes excuses after his defeats.” This comment was aimed directly at Alexander Zverev, who has been banned from participating in the tournament for the next few years due to his constant habit of blaming external factors for his losses.
Zverev always seems to have an excuse ready for every defeat. In his last loss to Novak Djokovic, the German attributed his defeat to the cold, while a few weeks earlier, when he suffered a setback due to constant vomiting, he claimed he was not in physical condition to compete. In Rome, on the other hand, he criticized Jannik Sinner’s defensive strategy as the cause of his failure. Every defeat seems to have a justification, with Zverev even going so far as to say that he hasn’t won a Grand Slam because of the referees’ decisions.
Beyond these excuses, many believe Zverev should focus on finding solutions to his on-court problems, rather than justifying each of his failures. This approach of always looking for external blame has been criticized not only by fans and experts, but also by figures within the tennis world, who argue that to advance his career, Zverev needs to put aside the excuses and take responsibility for his performances.
The controversy didn’t end there. Novak Djokovic, following his match with Zverev, filed a formal complaint with the ITF. In his statement, Djokovic requested an investigation into possible cheating during the match, stating that Zverev had committed an act of score manipulation at a critical moment in the match. Fortunately, Djokovic said he discovered and corrected the cheating attempt before it could affect the outcome.
Djokovic’s accusation adds even more tension to an already complicated situation, and although Zverev has not publicly responded to these comments, the atmosphere surrounding his career is increasingly strained. The public and experts hope that, instead of continuing to justify each defeat, Zverev will adopt a more mature and professional approach, abandoning the excuse-making mentality to advance and improve his game.
In short, the CEO of Roland-Garros has taken a firm stance in pointing out that excuses have no place in professional tennis, and with Zverev’s ban, it seems to be sending a clear message to all players: success is built through self-criticism and improvement, not through blaming external factors.
