Overview

A determined attitude complements Zverev’s impressive game – a combination that has quickly made the hard-working German a fan favorite worldwide. Making his fifth Laver Cup appearance for Team Europe, Zverev boasts a 6-1 singles record in the competition and sealed victory for his team at Chicago, Geneva and (partnering Andrey Rublev in doubles), Boston.  

Off Court

Zverev’s father Alexander Snr, a former pro who represented Russia in Davis Cup, is his coach. Mother Irina is also a tennis coach and older brother Mischa competes on the ATP World Tour. The close-knit family travel together, along with Zverev’s dogs Lovik and Pop. ‘Sascha’, as he is known, grew up in Germany and idolized Roger Federer. He has previously worked with former world No.1s Ivan Lendl and Juan Carlos Ferrero. 

Career

Zverev made his debut for Team Europe at the inaugural Laver Cup at Prague in 2017, and has enjoyed outstanding success on his way to becoming one of the leading players of his generation. Zverev, at just 26, has amassed 19 singles titles including two ATP Finals (2018, 2021), five ATP Masters 1000 crowns and a gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021, all leading to a career-high singles ranking of No.2 in June, 2022. A painful right angle injury sustained at Roland Garros 2022 in the semifinals derailed Zverev’s career for months, however he returned to his best form in Paris this year, where he xxx. Zverev reached his first Grand Slam singles final at the US Open in 2020.

2023 Highlights

Semifinals: Geneva, Dubai
Round of 16: Rome, Madrid, Monte Carlo, Indian Wells