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Tennis Biography

Alexander Zverev

“Thuram”

German · Hamburg, Germany · Born 20 April 1997

Singles
25
a t p titles
2
a t p finals wins
1 gold
olympic medals
2
career high ranking

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Germany's top men's player and 2020 ATP Finals champion and Olympic gold medallist.

Alexander Zverev was born on 20 April 1997 in Hamburg, Germany, to two Soviet tennis professionals who emigrated to Germany. He turned professional in 2013 and quickly rose through the ranks with his booming 6'6" frame and powerful serve. He won the 2018 and 2021 ATP Finals and clinched Olympic gold at Tokyo 2020. He reached the 2020 US Open final before a five-set defeat to Dominic Thiem. Zverev has been one of the world's top five players for several years and won his first Grand Slam at Roland Garros 2025, cementing his place among the sport's elite.

Best Known For

Olympic Gold Tokyo 2020

His father, Alexander Sr., coached Novak Djokovic early in his career — making tennis coaching very much a family affair.

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Honours & Achievements

Career Honours

  • Olympic Gold Tokyo 2020
  • ATP Finals 2018
  • ATP Finals 2021
  • Roland Garros 2025
Career Journey

Timeline

1997 👶 Born in Hamburg, Germany
2008 🏁 Retired from professional sport
🏆 Olympic Gold Tokyo 2020
🏆 ATP Finals 2018
🏆 ATP Finals 2021
🏆 Roland Garros 2025
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

5 common questions about Alexander Zverev

Yes — Zverev won his first Grand Slam title at Roland Garros 2025.

He won gold at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, beating Karen Khachanov in the final.

He was born on 20 April 1997 in Hamburg, Germany.

Alexander Zverev is German, though both his parents were professional players from the Soviet Union.

Zverev stands 6'6" (198 cm), which gives him a significant serving advantage.

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Career Timeline — Alexander Zverev
1997
Born in Hamburg, Germany
2008
Retired from professional sport
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Olympic Gold Tokyo 2020
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ATP Finals 2018
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ATP Finals 2021
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Roland Garros 2025