Alexander Zverev is a German professional tennis player and the current World No. 2.
Known for his powerful serve and versatile playing style, Zverev has won 23 ATP singles titles, including seven Masters 1000 tournaments and two ATP Finals titles (2018 and 2021). He also captured an Olympic Gold Medal in singles at the Tokyo Games in 2020.
Despite setbacks due to injury, Zverev remains one of the most consistent players on the ATP Tour.
Player Profile and Personal Life
Alexander Zverev was born on April 20, 1997, in Hamburg, Germany, to Russian parents Alexander Sr. and Irina Zvereva. Both of his parents were professional tennis players for the Soviet Union before moving to Germany to work as tennis instructors.
His older brother Mischa Zverev is also a professional tennis player.
Zverev stands tall at 198 cm and weighs 90 kg. He plays right-handed with a two-handed backhand and is coached by his father.
He began playing tennis at the age of three and showed an intense competitive spirit from an early age.
By the age of five, he was training daily and decided to focus solely on tennis at age twelve after excelling in junior tournaments.
Career
Zverev began his junior career at age thirteen and quickly rose to prominence. He won his first ITF junior title in 2012 and reached the main draws of junior Grand Slam events in 2013. In 2014, he claimed his biggest junior achievement by winning the Australian Open boys’ singles title.
Zverev turned professional in 2013 at the age of fourteen and began competing on the ATP Tour shortly after.
At seventeen, he won his first Challenger title in Braunschweig, becoming one of the youngest winners in history. In 2015, he broke into the ATP Top 100 after defeating top players like Novak Djokovic and Kevin Anderson and was named ATP Newcomer of the Year.
In 2016, Zverev captured his first ATP singles title at St. Petersburg and made headlines by defeating Roger Federer on grass at the Halle Open.
The following year marked a major breakthrough as he won two Masters titles – Rome Masters and Montreal Masters, becoming the youngest player since Djokovic to debut in the Top 20.
From 2018 to 2021, Zverev solidified his position as one of the top players on tour by winning seven additional Masters titles and two ATP Finals titles - 2018 London and 2021 Turin. His crowning achievement came in Tokyo when he won Olympic gold by defeating Djokovic in the semifinals.
Zverev reached three Grand Slam finals: US Open (2020), French Open (2024), and Australian Open (2025). Despite losing all three finals—two in five sets—he showcased remarkable resilience against top opponents like Dominic Thiem and Carlos Alcaraz.
After suffering an ankle injury at Rolan Garros in 2022, Zverev faced a challenging recovery but returned to form by re-entering the Top Ten in subsequent seasons. In addition to his singles success, he has played a pivotal role for Team Europe at the Laver Cup and reached finals at team competitions like Hopman Cup.
Zverev is known for his aggressive baseline play combined with powerful groundstrokes. His height gives him an advantage with his serve, which consistently exceeds speeds of 130 mph (209 km/h). Despite being tall, he demonstrates impressive agility on court with strong defensive skills and precise shot placement.
He excels on all surfaces but has shown particular success on hard courts due to his ability to dictate rallies with his forehand while maintaining consistency with his reliable backhand.
Career Record
Singles
- Career Titles: 23 ATP titles
- Highest Singles Ranking: No. 2 (June 13, 2022)
- Current Singles Ranking: No. 2 (April 10, 2025)
Best Grand Slam Singles Performances
- Australian Open - F (2025)
- French Open - F (2024)
- Wimbledon - R4 (2017, 2021, 2024)
- US Open - F (2020)
Other Tournaments
Tour Finals - W (2018, 2021)
Olympic Games - Gold Medalist (2020)
Doubles
- Career Titles: Two ATP titles
- Highest Doubles Ranking: No. 68 (March 18, 2019)
- Current Doubles Ranking: No. 95 (April 10, 2025)
Other Tournaments
- Olympic Games - QF (2020)
