He accrued four points by winning both of his singles matches for Team Europe as they defeated Team World 15–9. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Zverev had hopes of winning his first major title after twice winning the ATP Finals and capturing a gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics. For a fifth successive season, Zverev qualified for the 2021 ATP Finals in Turin, as the third seed. You’ve been super competitive since you were a child. 3, Thiem lost seven straight matches when he first returned to the ATP Tour, and his ranking plummeted to No. [83], Up until the year-end championships, Zverev struggled to build on his early season success. [23][29], Zverev maintained his top 5 ranking throughout the year. 1 Novak Djokovic. When I work more than everybody else, I’m going to be better than everybody else. In a statement released on Tuesday, Zverev said: “From the beginning, I have maintained my innocence and denied the baseless allegations made against me. Once ranked No. Insulin spritzt er sich für gewöhnlich bei Seitenwechseln, nur bei den French Open soll er dafür den Platz verlassen. He became the runner-up, losing the final in a final-set tiebreaker despite leading by two sets and twice coming within two points of the title in the final set.[113]. [126][127] He defeated Karen Khachanov in straight sets in the final to claim the Olympic gold medal. Sascha also played hockey and football as a child but decided to focus only on tennis around the age of 12 after an early-round loss at a high-level international junior tournament in Florida. In the finals, he defeated Félix Auger-Aliassime and Diego Schwartzman, both in straight sets. He upset No. [61] He then followed up a second Masters quarterfinal at the Madrid Open with his first Masters title at the Rome Masters. Zverev was the fourth seed at the 2021 Rolex Paris Masters. Zverev did not qualify for either of the first two major singles events of the season. Despite taking the first set of the final, he finished runner-up to American John Isner, who had never previously won a Masters title. . Instead, the 22nd-seeded Zverev finished out his 3-6, 7-6 (3), 6-1, 7-6 (5) victory after more than 3 1/2 hours in Court Philippe Chatrier to reach the fourth round. Near the beginning of 2012, Zverev won his first ITF title at the Fujairah Junior Championships, a low-level Grade 4 tournament in the United Arab Emirates. Getting hurt is part of the game, but sometimes it can take years for top players to return to form. Zverev can also slice his backhands that require a low center of gravity, despite his height. [48] He was also the first teenager to defeat Federer since Murray nearly a decade earlier. ©2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. [216] In 2020, Zverev started to work with former World Number 3 and 2013 French Open Finalist David Ferrer. The ATP has announced it will launch an internal investigation into allegations of domestic abuse against the Olympic champion, Alexander Zverev, by his ex-girlfriend Olga Sharypova. 6 – he won against Oscar Otte, Roman Safiullin, Laslo Đere, Kei Nishikori and Alejandro Davidovich Fokina. He took his revenge on Monte-Carlo champion and fourth seed Stefanos Tsitsipas to reach his third final at this Masters. In the quarterfinals, he beat Borna Ćorić in four sets to reach his second major semifinal. [67], Back on hard courts, Zverev won his last two titles of the season in August. “The next morning I knew what happened, but I was just hoping that I was waking up from a bad dream. Alexander Zverev talks openly about his diabetes and sets up foundation to help people with diabetes [german news source] spiegel.de. (W) winner; (F) finalist; (SF) semifinalist; (QF) quarterfinalist; (#R) rounds 4, 3, 2, 1; (RR) round-robin stage; (Q#) qualification round; (DNQ) did not qualify; (A) absent; (NH) not held; (SR) strike rate (events won / competed); (W–L) win–loss record. Zverev Sr. Inactive DOB (1960.01.22) Turned Pro. [145] In the final, he was defeated by Carlos Alcaraz. Alexander Zverev in action against Carlos Alcaraz at Roland Garros on Tuesday. [33] Zverev backed up this performance in his Grand Slam tournament main draw debut, defeating Teymuraz Gabashvili in a tight match that lasted until 9–7 in the fifth and final set. [93][94], Zverev opened his 2019 season with a fourth round appearance at the 2019 Australian Open, defeating Jérémy Chardy in five sets in the second round before losing to Milos Raonic in straight sets. He and his brother defeated Fabrice Martin and Daniel Nestor for Alexander's first doubles title. Fortunately, for Saville, the financial burdens have been lessened by the support she receives from her national federation, Tennis Australia, which pays for her physiotherapist and strength and conditioning coaches. After tearing ligaments in his right ankle while running for a ball, Zverev was forced to retire in the semifinals to the eventual champion, Rafael Nadal. Es läuft weiterhin blendend bei den French Open für Alexander Zverev: Sein Achtelfinalspiel gewann er problemlos. The following interview has been edited and condensed. In the semifinal, he played Stefanos Tsitsipas, to whom he lost after a 5-set battle.[125]. He recorded four match wins at the event, including his first career victory against Robin Haase and his first top 20 victory over No. At the event, Zverev was drawn into a round-robin group with Rafael Nadal, Stefanos Tsitsipas, and Daniil Medvedev. Did you encounter any technical issues? [21], Zverev played just two tournaments in 2014, both in Australia in January. Initially, Zverev had difficulty adjusting to this training style on the court, saying, "I had no idea what was going on in my body", and needed to adapt his shot technique as he became more muscular. Why Hasn't the Tour Addressed It? 6'1" (185cm) Birthplace Sochi, Ukraine . [15][16] Zverev had some grass court success as well, finishing runner-up to Nick Kyrgios at the Junior International Roehampton. Once ranked No. At the 2022 Miami Open, he lost in the quarterfinals to Casper Ruud. Seeded third at the Geneva Open, he reached the semifinal where he lost to Nicolás Jarry, who would end up winning the tournament. There, he lost the first two sets to Pablo Carreño Busta, but came back to win the match in five; this was his first-ever match win from two sets down. [62][63] Despite his triumph in Rome, he lost his opening round match at the French Open. In the group stage, where Germany met Australia, Canada and Greece, Zverev lost all three matches to Alex de Minaur, Denis Shapovalov and Stefanos Tsitsipas respectively. In a round-robin group with Australia, France, and Spain, the two of them won all six of their singles matches, but lost two of their three mixed doubles matches against Australia and France. via Getty Alexander Zverev's Endorsements and Sponsors 2022 ADVERTISEMENT Article continues below this ad Alexander Zverev's tennis rackets are sponsored by Head. The ATP has a similar protocol called Protected Ranking. Every year since 1991, November 14 is celebrated as World Diabetes Day. Alexander Zverev outclasses Grigor Dimitrov 6-1 6-4 6-3 in night session Top seed Iga Swiatek through to last eight at Roland Garros after illness forces Lesia Tsurenko to retire 5-1 down in first set Christophe Archambault/Getty Images. He beat Dennis Novak, Pierre-Hugues Herbert, and Marco Cecchinato, before losing in four sets to Jannik Sinner. Photograph: Emmanuel Wong/Getty Images [138], In the 2022 Acapulco Open, Zverev played in what was the record latest match ever played, defeating Jenson Brooksby at 4:55 A.M.[139] He was then defaulted from the tournament ahead of his following match against Peter Gojowczyk for violently and repeatedly hitting the umpire's chair with his racket after his loss in doubles. Alexander Zverev, ex-N.2 mondial, aujourd'hui 27e, a poursuivi sa renaissance à Roland-Garros en se qualifiant pour les quarts de finale aux dépens du Bulgare Grigor Dimitrov (29e), dominé 6-1 . 20 Diego Schwartzman to continue his lack of success at the major tournaments. [233] Within a week, following a hearing at a Berlin-based German court, Zverev obtained an injunction against Rothenberg to stop publishing the allegations without more substantial evidence. After initially declining, they accepted an offer to work at the Uhlenhorster Hockey Club in Hamburg the following year and ended up settling in the country. [17] However, he needed to retire at Wimbledon due to a shoulder injury. Green remarked, "He started to become less wobbly. In 2016, he competed with Sabine Lisicki. Novak Djokovic has commented, "He moves well for his height. But the game is mental, too. [196] In the final against Switzerland, Zverev lost his singles match to Federer. All Rights Reserved. 10 Thiem in the first round of the 2016 China Open for the first time in four tries this year. Zverev began his 2020 season at the inaugural ATP Cup, playing singles matches against Alex de Minaur, Stefanos Tsitsipas, and Denis Shapovalov; losing all three. Which is harder for you? Readjusting to the rigors of constant travel and the pressure of playing matches at all hours of the day and night, along with worrying about the possibility of reinjury, can impact a player’s recovery. I only have people who I truly 100 percent trust. When you’re young, you’re naïve. [237] Following a 15-month ATP-commissioned investigation conducted by The Lake Forest Group (a third-party consultant working with the ATP's outside legal counsel, the Florida-based firm Smith Hulsey & Busey), the ATP announced in late January 2023 that they will not punish Zverev due to insufficient evidence to substantiate the allegations.[238]. He reached the semifinals of the German Open and the quarterfinals at the Canadian Open. At Wimbledon, seeded No. Wimbledon: 3R (2013) Germany was in Group C alongside the Czech Republic and the USA. [80] He came close to winning back-to-back Masters events, going up a break in the third set against Nadal at the Italian Open. The process of returning from a layoff can be just as difficult as the injury itself. 136. [34] He lost in the next round to Denis Kudla. Then the two, who have been pals for about 15 years, met for a warm embrace at the net, and Zverev placed his hand atop Tiafoe's head. 2 the week after the 2022 French Open. [82] He capped off his excellent clay court season by reaching his first major quarterfinal at the French Open. His backhand, in particular, is regarded as his strength and one of the best in the game. Which isn’t always the right thing. The German also announced the 'Alexander Zverev Foundation' in a bid to. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. History. At the Australian Open, he was able to defeat Kozlov, who was seeded second, to finish his junior career with a first major title. Trying to come back has been difficult. With Roger, everything just happens so fast. Before the end of the season, Zverev also represented Germany in the Junior Fed Cup, leading them to a fourth-place finish. Although his height slows him down on the court, it also adds to his reach and gives him the ability to get more balls back in play. “With an injury, the whole system comes to a stop,” said Thiem, who is now ranked just inside the top 100. [121] In Munich, he reached the quarterfinals, losing to the 107th ranked tennis player in the world, Ilya Ivashka. He commented on the match point that, "I missed probably the easiest shot I had the whole match. Yet the 12th-seeded Tiafoe never got closer than that. [30] During the clay-court season, Zverev partnered with his brother Mischa to reach his first career ATP final in doubles at the Bavarian International Tennis Championships. With everything you’ve been through over the last several years, from your personal problems to your injury, what’s the most important thing you’ve learned about yourself? 59 Chung Hyeon in five sets in the third round. After that came this benchmark: 10 Americans were ranked in the ATP's Top 50, something that last happened in June 1995. [59] Nick Kyrgios defeated him at both Masters events that month. [56], During the 2017 season, Zverev greatly improved his results at the higher level tournaments on the ATP Tour except for the four major events. [213] He fired Ferrero following the 2018 Australian Open after Ferrero criticized the rest of Zverev's coaching team. Hard. According to Carole Doherty, the WTA’s senior vice president, sport science and medicine, all its players receive comprehensive medical care, with services that include cardiology, checkups with dermatologists, bone-density exams, and nutrition and hydration advice. [197] Although Kerber won her singles match against Belinda Bencic, they lost the decisive mixed doubles rubber. [116], In the ATP Finals, Zverev was eliminated in the group stage after a three-set win over Diego Schwartzman, and straight-set losses to Djokovic and the eventual champion Medvedev. He was placed in a group with Novak Djokovic, Marin Čilić, and John Isner. “I had never experienced an injury from the time I started, and I played with high intensity every day,” said Dominic Thiem by phone. Zverev had a match point while he was serving for the final set, but missed a routine forehand volley and then proceeded to lose 14 of the remaining 15 points in the match. Seeded 12th, he reached the fourth round but lost to fifth seed, world No. [7] Zverev made the decision to hire former world No. 13 Marin Čilić, the highest-ranked player he had defeated in an official match at the time. He recently announced that he will not compete in the French Open. 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He began his campaign begin by defeating home favourite Matteo Berrettini who retired with an injury. [111] Zverev finished the season at No. “Our athletes are typically very young and not going to be doing this for 50 years. There, he defeated 15th seed Stan Wawrinka in four sets to reach his first major singles semifinal, where he lost against fifth seed Dominic Thiem in four sets. If nothing else, it stands as a symbolic step back for the group after what seemed to be a couple of breakthrough showings at the past two majors. Your effort and contribution in providing this feedback is much (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images). Alexander Zverev celebrates clinching a three-hour, 18-minute victory over Carlos Alcaraz at Roland Garros on Tuesday. But Tiafoe beat Rafael Nadal in the fourth round of the U.S. Open along the way to getting to the semifinals there last September, the first time in 16 years the host nation had a representative in the men's final four at Flushing Meadows. This determination may however be reevaluated should new evidence come to light, or should any legal proceedings reveal violations of ATP rules. Zverev hit the most double faults hit on tour in 2016 and 2020. Alexander Zverev on Saturday divulged his battle with Type 1 diabetes that dates back to when he was four years old. But suddenly, Zverev ran wide for a forehand, rolled his right ankle on its side and let out a bellow. 175 in the world, became the top-ranked men's player nationally, while his mother was the fourth-highest ranked women's player in the Soviet Union. He defeated Novak Djokovic in the final to become the youngest Masters champion since Djokovic in 2007 and the first such champion born in the 1990s. He became the youngest tour champion since Djokovic a decade earlier and the first German to win the season-ending championships since Boris Becker in 1995. He did not win a main draw match until he recorded a single victory at the Heilbronner Neckarcup Challenger, his tenth event of the year. [109] This performance helped him qualify for the ATP Finals at the end of the year. “We ultimately believe the exhaustive process was necessary to reach an informed judgement. [97] Following this tournament, he did not win more than one match at any of his next six events, a streak that ended with two match wins at the Madrid Open. [40], Zverev's first ATP event of the year was the 2016 Australian Open, where he had a difficult draw against world No. 1 player. “There are so many stressors in this game, including financial ones,” Bedics added. 2011–14: Challenger title and ATP semifinal at 17, 2016: First ATP title, Federer upset, top 20, 2018: Tour Finals champion, first major quarterfinal, 2019: Early season struggles, Masters runner-up, ATP Finals semifinal, 2020: US Open final & Australian Open semifinals, 2021: Six ATP titles including Olympic gold and ATP Finals, 300th Wins, 2022: First top-10 win at a major, World No. "[232], A second article by Rothenberg about the allegations was released on 25 August 2021, this time in Slate magazine. He had turned pro in 2013, and from then on his performance enhanced rapidly. [39][29] As the youngest player in the top 100, he was named the ATP Newcomer of the Year. [166] In March, he played at the Dubai Championships. [58] The following month, he made his first Masters quarterfinal at the Miami Open, upsetting No. [73] At the ATP Finals, Zverev was grouped with Roger Federer, Marin Čilić, and Jack Sock. It didn’t take long for Alexander Zverev to realize his situation was dire. PARIS (AP) — Frances Tiafoe kept coming oh so close to extending his French Open match against Alexander Zverev: 12 times Saturday night, the American was two points from forcing things to a fifth set. Zverev's career highlights include titles at the 2018 and the 2021 ATP Finals, and a gold medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. [90][91] He faced Federer in the semifinals and defeated him in straight sets to set up a rematch with Djokovic. Sometimes they are supporting their families. [151] Zverev informed that the injury would cause him to miss the 2022 Wimbledon Championships[152] and on 8 June 2022 underwent surgery to repair the torn ligaments in his ankle. [54][55] Zverev's third round appearance at the Shanghai Masters then helped him rise to No. 285 after his Challenger title, and his ATP 500 Series semifinal appearance took him to No. 89 Paul-Henri Mathieu. Injuries, surgery and rehab are dreaded words in any athlete’s vocabulary. As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. [9] His fitness trainer Jez Green has focused on making him stronger and set a goal for him to add 4 kilograms (8.8 lb) of muscle each year. Zverev was seeded 6th at the French Open. French Open 2023: Alexander Zverev - Verwirrung um Insulin-Spritze: Supervisor offenbar nicht im Bilde. Thiem, who beat Zverev to win the 2020 U.S. Open, suffered a debilitating wrist injury in June 2021 and was sidelined for months. [120], At his first tournament in 2021 on clay in Monte Carlo, Zverev finished in the third round, losing to David Goffin. And Carlos Alcaraz, with him it’s obviously the power. I have a very close circle. [212] Zverev's volleying technique is regarded as one of his biggest weaknesses. Rafael Nadal at the Australian Open in January, where he injured his psoas muscle. Sascha Zverev or Big-4? He was in tears. [10][11][12], Zverev's early-season success in doubles proved to be the precursor of a major improvement in singles as well. [28] Zverev had risen from No. [8][7] He can speak German, Russian, and English. [10] He entered his first event on the International Tennis Federation (ITF) junior circuit in early 2011 when he was 13. They all have their own difficulty. In that game, and the next, and later on, too, including at 5-all in the tiebreaker, he would come within two points of owning that set. He finished the season ranked No. Seeded seventh, he reached the semifinals where he lost to second seed, defending champion, and eventual finalist, Andrey Rublev. It's unbelievable to get a win against Roger, especially on grass. [46], "I haven't really grasped it yet. 9 Berdych in the semifinals, and No. 4 after winning men's singles gold this summer at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. [174][175] In the third round, he overpowered qualifier, Hugo Grenier, in 55 minutes. 3 on 8 November 2021. At the US Open, Zverev was seeded fifth. Zverev's best friend on the tour is Brazilian doubles specialist Marcelo Melo, a former French Open and Wimbledon champion. [7] He uses a semi-open stance and employs a western grip on his forehand. [132], Zverev was seeded 3rd at the 2021 BNP Paribas Open, where he reached the quarterfinals. Then, at the Australian Open this January, Tommy Paul, Sebastian Korda and Ben Shelton became the first trio of Americans in the men's quarterfinals in Melbourne since 2000. But during her fourth-round match against Ekaterina Alexandrova, Andreescu tumbled to the court, clutching her left leg and screaming in agony. [52], After the US Open, Zverev returned to Europe and won his first career ATP title at the St. Petersburg Open. Fitness trainer Jez Green, who previously worked with Andy Murray, also worked with Zverev beginning 2013. At the Laver Cup, Zverev has played an instrumental role in Team Europe's early success in the competition, winning the clinching matches in 2018 and 2019. [53] At his next event, he then defeated No. [10] He did not have much success at tournaments that were Grade 2 and above until the following year when he reached back-to-back doubles finals with Spencer Papa at the Grade A Copa Gerdau and the Grade 1 USTA International Spring Championships. Belgium won the tie 4–1. [214] Ivan Lendl, another former world No. Alexander Zverev handed eight-week suspended ban but can play at Indian Wells | CNN Alexander Zverev handed eight-week suspended ban but can play at Indian Wells By Issy Ronald, CNN. Zverev eliminated, Rune advances at BMW Open After waiting an extra day to get on court at the BMW Open, Alexander Zverev's tournament was ended in straight sets by Christopher O'Connell while top . [112] He then defeated Egor Gerasimov, Fernando Verdasco, and 17th seed Andrey Rublev to reach the quarterfinals without dropping a set. [201] There they ended up against Russia, where Zverev lost his match to Daniil Medvedev. Zverev excels in particular at hitting a high percentage of first serves in, landing 64.2% in 2018. “Following an exhaustive 15-month process, LFG submitted its full report to ATP,” an ATP release states. [208], Zverev is an all-court player and does not aim to be better on any surface in particular. ", —Zverev on his victory against Federer at the Halle Open. "It's been definitely the hardest year of my life, that's for sure," Zverev said. “Based on a lack of reliable evidence and eyewitness reports, in addition to conflicting statements by Sharypova, Zverev and other interviewees, the investigation was unable to substantiate the allegations of abuse, or determine that violations of ATP’s On-Site Offenses or Player Major Offenses rules took place. Germany eventually lost that game 2–1, allowing Russia to advance to the final. Germany did not advance to the next phase of the tournament, finishing third in the group. In October 2021, the ATP, the governing body for men’s professional tennis, said it was launching an investigation after domestic abuse allegations were made by Zverev’s former girlfriend, Olya Sharypova. He opted to skip the former event to focus on the latter. He first defeated Marco Cecchinato in straight sets; after the match, he pledged to donate all his prize money from the tournament to relief efforts for the ongoing bushfires if he won the title, a total of A$4.12 million. Zverev was a semifinalist in the 2020 Australian Open, but lost to 107th-ranked Michael Mmoh in the second round in 2023. [41] He bounced back at the Open Sud de France, reaching the semifinals in the singles event and his second career final with his brother in the doubles event. [150] Despite his exit at Roland Garros, he reached a career-high ranking of world No. [148] He lost in the semifinals to Tsitsipas. [100] Zverev did not follow through on that success into the grass court season, where his best result was a quarterfinal at the Halle Open. [106] He had also fallen out of the top 5 in early August for the first time in nearly two years. [193][194] The following year, he entered the competition with Andrea Petkovic.