Zverev has secured his 500th career win, joining the ranks of the giants. Is he the strongest player without a Grand Slam?

At the ongoing Canadian Masters, Zverev, currently seeded first due to the absence of Alcaraz and Sinner, remains in the draw.

Despite Zverev's disappointing results since the Australian Open this year, where he only managed to win one title at his hometown Munich event, he boasts an outstanding statistic among the younger players. Recently achieving his 500th career win, he has also had the fortune of joining the list alongside the giants.

Let’s take a look at the male players who achieved 500 tour wins the fastest in the new century:

Nadal 500 wins 105 losses

The Spanish player, who burst onto the scene, is undoubtedly a once-in-a-lifetime talent. He won the French Open on his first attempt, forcing Federer to shy away with his fearless attitude. Nadal achieved his 500th win with only 105 losses, an impressive record exceeding 80%.

Djokovic 500 wins 127 losses

Federer 500 wins 127 losses

The winning percentages of these two legends are exactly equal at this milestone. Of course, Djokovic, who debuted at under 21, took three years to find his footing. Meanwhile, Federer, the last of the three giants to win a Grand Slam, didn’t achieve this until he was 22, after which he seemed to operate on another level, defeating all challengers until Nadal's emergence slightly dimmed his brilliance.

Murray 500 wins 155 losses

Roddick 500 wins 157 losses

These two outspoken champions have similar win rates, with only 30 more losses than the three giants. Although they have fewer wins against the giants, their ability to secure several major titles during the same period places them above many other players.

Hewitt 500 wins 170 losses

Another star from Federer’s era, Hewitt has more Grand Slam titles than Roddick and held the record for the youngest world number one and year-end number one for many years before Alcaraz. Now retired, he has shed his youthful naivety and can still be spotted on the sidelines with his charming presence. Today’s De Minaur is dubbed "Little Rabbit," but he has a long way to go to reach the heights of his predecessor.

Zverev 500 wins 212 losses

Who would have thought that the German would lead the likes of Dimitrov, Raonic, Nishikori, and Agut in this list? However, even though he often needs injections to maintain his stamina during matches, overall, his physical condition is somewhat better than those top players mentioned above.

So, the question arises: now that he is only one Wimbledon runner-up away from completing his Grand Slam collection, when will he finally secure a Grand Slam title? (Source: Tennis Home, Author: Luo Cheng Qiye)