World No. 3 Zverev says split with agent affected concentration

Alexander Zverev says personal issues have affected his play in recent weeks, including changes to his team.

The German split with his agent, Patricio Apey, saying it required a lot organizing and communication.

"This story with my manager took a lot from me," he said, speaking to press at Munich. "It's why the focus has been bit gone for a few weeks. But now, it calms down a bit."

The 22-year-old German has not won consecutive matches since Acapulco. He will also not have a coach in Munich, with both Ivan Lendl and his father elsewhere this week.

But he is still positive about starting a turnaround, saying he just needs a few tight wins.

"If you can get by this phase, I think, you will be even better," he said. "It's important that I find my game again."

Zverev is the defending champion and top seed at Munich.