Alexander Zverev
Alexander Zverev is a German professional tennis player who recently won his first Grand Slam title at the French Open.
Notable Quotes
"I have had the best moments and the worst moment of my life on this court."View Story →
"Last year was one of the most difficult moments in my tennis career. This year is one of the happiest moments."View Story →
"All the emotions came out, because this court is very, very special to me."View Story →
"This trophy helps the belief a lot ... this year is one of the happiest moments in my career."View Story →
"Now, no matter what happens, I'll always be a Grand Slam champion, and nobody can take that away from me."View Story →
"This court is so special to me in so many ways."View Story →
"This court is so special to me in so many ways."View Story →
"We’ve been through injuries. We’ve been through heartbreak. We’ve been through losses. We’ve been losers at times in the important moments. But at the end of the day, we’re grand slam champions now and that’s what counts."View Story →
"This court is so special to me in so many ways. I’ve had the best moments of my life on this court, I had the worst moment of my life on this court."View Story →
"This court is so special to me in so many ways. I’ve had the best moments of my life on this court; I had the worst moment of my life on these courts."View Story →
"I was laying in that corner over there four years ago with seven broken ligaments and two fractured bones."View Story →
"I lost a Grand Slam final here two years ago but now finally it’s a happy end."View Story →
"This sport is so special to me in so many ways."View Story →
"This court is so special to me in so many ways. I have had the best moments of my life on this court and the worst moment of my life on these courts."View Story →
"Zverev says glucose sensor malfunction affected Halle semi-final loss to Fritz."View Story →
""A big result is definitely possible this year""View Story →
""It builds confidence when you win in straight sets, especially at Wimbledon where I am still waiting for a big result.""View Story →
""I love the saying 'in tennis you need to have a short-term memory, good or bad.'""View Story →
"I feel different than last year - I feel I play better tennis in important moments and have more confidence."View Story →
"Winning in Paris, coming in with a title like that helps everybody."View Story →
"That’s why the umpires allow me to check my phone, so I don’t have to poke my finger every changeover."View Story →
"I stay focused. I stay hungry. I want more. I want to continue playing at the best level and continue winning. On Sunday I have another big chance."View Story →
"Jannik, I don't really like you any more."View Story →
"the Wimbledon crowd 'played a big part' in his journey to the final."View Story →
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July 12, 2026Sinner beats Zverev in thriller to retain Wimbledon title
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July 12, 2026How Sinner slid his way to Wimbledon glory
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July 12, 20265 Live Sport: All About… Wimbledon 2026
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July 12, 2026Wimbledon crowd 'played big part' in me reaching final - Zverev
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July 12, 2026Sinner holds off Zverev to defend Wimbledon title
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July 12, 2026'Sweet Sinner' wraps up 'compelling' final to retain title
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July 12, 2026Wimbledon quiz: Name every men's singles champion in the Open era
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July 12, 2026Relentless Sinner downs Djokovic to set up Wimbledon final with red-hot Zverev - Reuters
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July 10, 2026Sinner too strong for record-chasing Djokovic in Wimbledon semi-final
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July 10, 2026Superb Sinner ends Djokovic's latest bid for history
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July 10, 2026Why is Zverev allowed to use his phone at Wimbledon?
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July 10, 20265 Live Sport: All About… Wimbledon 2026
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July 7, 2026Anyone have a spare house? Cobolli into quarter-finals
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July 6, 2026Dimitrov out to rewrite Wimbledon story after beating Berrettini
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July 4, 2026Wimbledon success 'definitely possible this year' - Zverev
Alexander Zverev is taking confidence from winning last month's French Open into his latest tilt to win Wimbledon.
July 2, 2026Sinner seeks to resume dominance at Wimbledon after Paris shock
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June 27, 2026Zverev says glucose sensor malfunction affected Halle semi-final loss to Fritz - Reuters
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June 21, 2026Zverev tears down the wall to enter Grand Slam winners' circle at French Open - Reuters
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June 7, 2026'I had the best and worst moments of my life on this court' - Zverev triumphs at last
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June 7, 2026Zverev beats Cobolli in five-set thriller to win first Grand Slam title
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June 7, 2026Medvedev stuns Alcaraz to set up Sinner final
World number two Jannik Sinner puts on a masterclass to beat Alexander Zverev 6-2 6-4 and reach his first final at Indian Wells, while Daniil Medvedev ends Carlos Alcaraz's winning run.
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