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Alexander Zverev

Alexander Zverev is a German professional tennis player born on 20 April 1997 in Hamburg.

Updated July 30, 20261 min readCited sources

Alexander Zverev is a German professional tennis player who has won 25 ATP singles titles, including the 2026 French Open and an Olympic gold medal.

What it is

Alexander Zverev, born 20 April 1997 in Hamburg, is a top-ranked German tennis player. Known by the nickname Sascha, he turned professional in 2013 and reached a career-high singles ranking of world No. 2 in June 2022.

Key details

Zverev has won 25 ATP Tour singles titles and 3 doubles titles. His major achievements include the 2026 French Open, two ATP Finals, and Olympic gold at the 2020 Tokyo Games. He has also competed in the Canadian Open, a key ATP event.

Why it matters

Zverev is one of Germany’s leading men’s tennis players and a consistent contender at Grand Slams and Masters events. His success on hard courts and clay, plus his Olympic gold, mark him as a significant figure in modern tennis.

In short

  • German tennis player, career-high ranking of world No. 2.
  • Won 25 ATP singles titles, including the 2026 French Open.
  • Olympic gold medalist in men’s singles (2020 Tokyo).
  • Competes in the Canadian Open, a major ATP tournament.
Canadian angle

Zverev has competed in major tennis events that include the Canadian Open, one of the key tournaments on the ATP calendar.

Quick questions

How old is Alexander Zverev?
He was born on 20 April 1997, so he is 29 years old.
What is Alexander Zverev's ranking?
His career-high singles ranking is world No. 2, achieved in June 2022.
How many titles has Alexander Zverev won?
He has won 25 ATP Tour singles titles and 3 doubles titles.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alexander_Zverev
    Supports: Birth date, nationality, career-high singles ranking, and 25 ATP singles titles.
  2. ESPN — https://www.espn.com/tennis/player/_/id/2375/alexander-zverev
    Supports: Age, birth date, and ATP rank.
  3. Roland-Garros — https://www.rolandgarros.com/en-us/players/30350-a.zverev
    Supports: Number of singles titles and doubles titles.
  4. Sportskeeda — https://www.sportskeeda.com/player/alexander-zverev
    Supports: Relationship with Sophia Thomalla and age as reported in source.
  5. Australian Open — https://www.ausopen.com/players/germany/alexander-zverev
    Supports: Number of singles and doubles titles.