US Open 2017: Players under the most pressure on the men’s draw

3. Alexander Zverev

One could argue that no player has been more impressive in 2017 than German phenom Alexander Zverev. At 20 years of age, Zverev is already ranked at No. 6 on the ATP World Tour—a feat that he’s earned with his brilliant performances in ATP events.

The cloud hanging over Zverev’s head, however, is that, for all of his success, he’s yet to reach the quarterfinal at any Grand Slam event.

At 20 years of age, Zverev is already the No. 6 ranked player on the ATP World Tour. He’s won five ATP titles during the 2017 calendar year alone, including the Rogers Cup and the Italian Open—both of which are Masters 1000 series events.

Zverev’s most recent title, the previously alluded to Rogers Cup crown, was won when Zverev defeated Roger Federer in straight sets: 6-3, 6-4.

Impressive as this all may be, Zverev’s lack of success in Grand Slam events can’t be overlooked. That’s the last step in his path to elite status—and it’s one that he’s yet to even come close to taking during his otherwise brilliant career.

Zverev’s time will come, but he’ll likely begin to face justifiable criticism if he’s a near Top 5 player in the world without a single quarterfinal appearance at Grand Slam.