“Boris Becker trying to be Alexander Zverev’s coach” – Fans wildly speculate duo joining hands after being spotted together

Rumors Swirl as Boris Becker is Spotted with Alexander Zverev

Tennis fans are abuzz with speculation after Boris Becker was seen alongside Alexander Zverev, fueling rumors of a possible coaching partnership between the two Germans. While no official confirmation has been made, the prospect has triggered mixed reactions—ranging from excitement to skepticism.

A Reddit user shared an image showing Zverev posing with a fan, with Becker standing nearby. The caption read:

“Zverev seen with Boris Becker (hinting at working together?)”

This instantly set off a frenzy, with fans weighing in on the pros and cons of a potential collaboration.

One fan noted that Becker has been interested in coaching Zverev for quite some time, writing:

“Becker has been trying to be his coach for ages. I wonder if he’s finally caved.”

Others, however, weren’t as convinced. One fan reacted bluntly:

“I cannot see this going well 😂🤦🏻‍♀️”

Here’s how other fans responded to the possibility of a Becker-Zverev coaching duo:

• “Would definitely make sense for him. His biggest weakness right now is his ability to finish points against elite defenders, especially at the net. Becker definitely improved Novak’s attacking game, and that was his own strength as a player. Zverev needs to shake things up.”
• “If you watch the German commentary with Becker during Zverev’s matches, it almost feels like he’s directly coaching him. I was wondering when this would happen.”
• “I have a feeling Zverev doesn’t really like outsiders in his team. His coaching stints have been short-lived, and most of his work is done with family. Maybe he’s finally realizing he needs someone else if he wants to win a Slam.”
• “They deserve each other fr 😂”

Becker on Zverev’s Australian Open Final Struggles

Zverev had another disappointing Grand Slam final at the 2025 Australian Open, where he was swept aside in straight sets by Jannik Sinner.

During his podcast with Andrea Petkovic, Boris Becker revealed when he knew Zverev was in trouble.

“When he walked onto the court with his shoulders slightly slumped and his head hanging low, I thought, ‘Oh god, oh god, oh god.’ He looked tense, nervous, not in the right mindset. Then Jannik Sinner stepped onto the court, chest out, head high, looking like pure sunshine. I knew it was going to be a tough one.”

Sinner’s dominant victory made him the youngest player since 1992 to win back-to-back Australian Open titles. Additionally, he became only the fourth player since 1990 to not face a single break point in a Grand Slam final.