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Alexander Zverev

Alexander Zverev
The latest news and top stories on Alexander Zverev, a prominent German tennis player. Known for his powerful serve and aggressive baseline game, he has achieved significant success, including an Olympic gold medal at the Tokyo 2020 Games and two ATP Finals championships in 2018 and 2021. He has reached three Grand Slam finals, at the US Open, French Open and Australian Open, and holds 24 ATP Tour singles titles. A former junior world number one, Zverev also established a foundation supporting children with diabetes.
Alexander Zverev and Sophia Thomalla have been dating since 2020. Photos: @sophiathomalla/Instagram
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Meet Alexander Zverev’s TV star girlfriend Sophia Thomalla

Despite domestic abuse allegations against the reigning French Open champion by exes Olya Sharypova and Brenda Patea, Thomalla has remained steadfastly supportive.

ATP

Canadian Open raises concerns over late pullouts after Sinner, Djokovic withdraw

Wimbledon

Sinner beats Zverev to retain Wimbledon title after marathon battle

Wimbledon

Wimbledon: Jannik Sinner inspired by beaten Novak Djokovic, ready for Zverev

Italian aiming to retain crown on Sunday following semi-final dismantling of seven-time champion.

Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic share a hug after the Italian’s Wimbledon semi-final victory. Photo: Reuters
Wimbledon

Djokovic holds off Father Time to face Sinner in Wimbledon semi-finals again

Friday’s match will be third time in four years the Serbian, who is chasing his 25th grand slam title, and the holder have met at this stage.

Wimbledon

Alexander Zverev unfazed by potential Wimbledon lion’s den for Arthur Fery clash

No 2 seed set to be public enemy No 1 on Centre Court when he faces home favourite for right to meet Novak Djokovic or Jannik Sinner in final.

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French Open

French Open: Sinner primed for career grand slam in absence of Alcaraz

Italian could become ninth man to complete set of all majors, emulating his great Spanish rival, who achieved feat at Australian Open.

Jannik Sinner, who won the Italian Open last weekend by beating Casper Ruud, is on a record-breaking 34-match winning streak at Masters level. Photo: Xinhua
ATP

Miami Open: ‘Sunshine Double’ on as Sinner breaks record, Sabalenka beats Zheng

The Italian men’s world No 2 and Belarusian women’s No 1 are bidding to join an elite band who have won Indian Wells, Miami Open back to back.

Australian Open

Djokovic rolls back years to down Sinner in five-set epic, Alcaraz next in final

Novak Djokovic is one win away from a record 25th grand slam title after stunning reigning Australian Open champion Jannik Sinner.

Australian Open

Carlos Alcaraz fends off Alexander Zverev in epic Australian Open semi-final match

The Spaniard will next face either two-time defending champion Jannik Sinner or 10-time Australian Open finalist Novak Djokovic.

Carlos Alcaraz (right) is congratulated by Alexander Zverev following their semi-final match at the Australian Open. Photo: AP
Australian Open

Novak Djokovic faces tough test in Jannik Sinner in Australian Open semi-final

Carlos Alcaraz plays Alexander Zverev in the other semi-final, with the Spaniard aiming to be the youngest man to complete a career grand slam.

Novak Djokovic needs to reverse a run of five straight defeats to Jannik Sinner to make his 11th Australian Open final. Photo: AP
Australian Open

Australian Open: Alcaraz sweeps into first Melbourne semi, Gauff out in 59 minutes

Top-seed to face last year’s runner-up Zverev, while Gauff is upset after being filmed smashing racquet; China’s Zhang into doubles last 8.

Australian Open

Australian Open: no Venus fairy tale as Alcaraz, Sabalenka win opening matches

Hong Kong Open champion Alexander Bublik also advances, as does Chinese qualifier Bai Zhuoxuan, though compatriot Zhang Zhizhen is out.

ATP

Alcaraz, Sinner set to elevate rivalry, Sabalenka chasing more grand slams

The new season gets under way on Friday with the mixed-teams United Cup in Perth and Sydney, featuring Iga Swiatek and Alexander Zverev.

Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner will play an exhibition in South Korea on January 10. Photo: AFP
ATP

China’s temperatures set to rise for tennis finals after Djokovic vomits again

Serb collapses on court in Shanghai, while women battle heat and humidity in Wuhan – with harsher conditions forecast for weekend.

Novak Djokovic collapses during his match against Jaume Munar at the Shanghai Masters on Tuesday. Photo: AFP
ATP

Tennis authorities ‘favouring Sinner, Alcaraz’, says Zverev, echoing Federer

Matching comments made by the 20-time grand slam winner, German says court surfaces in tournaments give an advantage to the top players.

US Open (tennis)

US Open: Wong sees own potential, eyes top 100 spot after 5-set battle with Rublev

Young Hongkonger wins army of new fans and turns his attention to breaking into world top 100 after realising he can ‘scare the big guys’.

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Wimbledon

Fitness fears hang over Djokovic hours before blockbuster Wimbledon semi-final

Chasing a record 25th grand slam title, Novak Djokovic cancels practice session ahead of clash with Jannik Sinner.

Novak Djokovic celebrates after beating Flavio Cobolli in the men’s singles quarter-final. Photo: Xinhua
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