Alexander Zverev's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A closer look at the biggest achievements of Alexander Zverev. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.

Alexander Zverev, a German professional tennis player currently ranked world No. 3, has accumulated 24 ATP Tour singles titles and two doubles titles. While he has been a runner-up in three major tournaments, his significant achievements include winning a gold medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and securing titles at the 2018 and 2021 ATP Finals. Notably, Zverev is the only player to have defeated both Rafael Nadal at Roland Garros and Novak Djokovic at the Australian Open.

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August 2012: First Professional Main Draw Win

In August 2012, Alexander Zverev secured his first professional main draw win against Christian Lichtenegger at a Futures event in Germany.

2012: First ITF Title

In early 2012, Alexander Zverev won his first ITF title at the Fujairah Junior Championships, a low-level Grade 4 tournament held in the United Arab Emirates.

2013: Early season success in doubles

In 2013, Zverev won his first Grade 1 title over Andrey Rublev at the Open International Junior de Beaulieu-sur-Mer, followed by his first Grade A title at the Trofeo Bonfiglio. He finished runner-up at the French Open and Junior International Roehampton, but had to retire at Wimbledon due to a shoulder injury. He also reached the semifinals of the Junior US Open.

2014: Wins the Australian Open

In 2014, Alexander Zverev achieved victory at the Australian Open, marking a significant milestone in his career.

2014: 2014 Australian Open Junior Title

In 2014, Alexander Zverev won the junior major singles title at the Australian Open, highlighting his early potential.

2014: Wins singles events in Australia

In January 2014, Alexander Zverev participated in two tournaments in Australia, where he emerged victorious in the singles events of both, securing a win against Omar Jasika at the Traralgon Junior International and defeating Stefan Kozlov at the Australian Open.

2014: Braunschweig Challenger Victory

In July 2014, Alexander Zverev had his first professional breakthrough by winning the Braunschweig Challenger, securing his first professional title, defeating players like Tobias Kamke, Andrey Golubev, and Paul-Henri Mathieu, who were all ranked in the top 100.

2016: First ATP title at St. Petersburg Open

In 2016, Alexander Zverev won his first career ATP title at the St. Petersburg Open, defeating Tomáš Berdych and Stan Wawrinka. He also defeated Dominic Thiem at the China Open and became the first teenager since Boris Becker in 1986 to record three consecutive victories against top ten opponents, eventually rising to No. 20 in the ATP rankings.

2017: 2017 Italian Open victory

In 2017, Alexander Zverev achieved his best result in Rome by winning his first Masters 1000 title at the Italian Open.

2017: Singles and Doubles Titles

In 2017, Alexander Zverev won both the singles and doubles events at the Open Sud de France with his brother Mischa, and made his first Masters quarterfinal at the Miami Open, upsetting Stan Wawrinka along the way.

2018: Laver Cup clinching match

In 2018, Alexander Zverev played a crucial role in the Laver Cup, winning the clinching match against Kevin Anderson.

2018: 2018 ATP Finals Title

In 2018, Alexander Zverev secured the title at the ATP Finals, showcasing his dominance in the sport.

2019: Laver Cup clinching match

In 2019, Alexander Zverev played a crucial role again in the Laver Cup, winning the clinching match against Milos Raonic, continuing to be a key player for Team Europe.

2019: 2019 Season: Australian Open, Mexican Open, Geneva Open

In 2019, Zverev reached the fourth round of the Australian Open, losing to Milos Raonic. He finished runner-up at the Mexican Open to Nick Kyrgios. He won his only title of the year at the Geneva Open, defeating Nicolás Jarry. He also reached the quarterfinal at the French Open, where he lost to Novak Djokovic.

2020: Tokyo Olympics Gold Medal

In 2020, Alexander Zverev won a gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics, marking a significant achievement in his career.

2020: 2020 Season: ATP Cup, Australian Open, Cologne Wins, and Paris Masters Final

In 2020, Zverev participated in the ATP Cup, representing Germany. At the Australian Open, he pledged to donate his prize money to bushfire relief if he won. He reached the semifinals, losing to Dominic Thiem. He won two ATP 250 events in Cologne, defeating Félix Auger-Aliassime and Diego Schwartzman. He also reached the final of the Paris Masters, losing to Daniil Medvedev, and was eliminated in the group stage of the ATP Finals.

July 2021: 2021: Wimbledon and Return to Top 5

In July 2021, Zverev reached the fourth round at Wimbledon for a second time, defeating Tallon Griekspoor, Tennys Sandgren and Taylor Fritz. He was then defeated by Félix Auger-Aliassime. Following this run, he returned to the top 5 in world rankings.

November 2021: 2021 Rolex Paris Masters Semifinal and Career-High Ranking

In November 2021, Zverev reached the semifinals of the 2021 Rolex Paris Masters, losing to Daniil Medvedev. As a result, he equaled his singles career-high ranking of World No. 3 on November 8, 2021.

2021: Career-best results in 2021

In 2021 Alexander Zverev achieved career-best results, demonstrating his peak performance during that period.

2021: 2021 ATP Finals Title

In 2021, Alexander Zverev once again won the title at the ATP Finals, solidifying his position as a top player.

2021: 2021 Western & Southern Open Victory

In 2021, following the Olympics, Zverev reached his second Masters 1000 final of the year at the Western & Southern Open after defeating Stefanos Tsitsipas. He beat Andrey Rublev for his 17th career title, the fourth of the season, in a very short match.

2021: Winning the Laver Cup in 2021

In 2024, Zverev won his first team event since the Laver Cup in 2021.

2021: 2021 Season: ATP Cup, Australian Open, Acapulco Title

In February 2021, Zverev represented Germany at the ATP Cup, reaching the semi-finals. At the Australian Open, he reached the quarterfinals, losing to Novak Djokovic. In March, he won his 14th ATP title in Acapulco, defeating Stefanos Tsitsipas.

2021: Laver Cup Victory

In the 2021 edition of the Laver Cup in Boston, Alexander Zverev defeated John Isner in three sets in his only match, contributing to Team Europe's 14–1 win.

2022: Career-best results in 2022

In 2022 Alexander Zverev achieved career-best results, demonstrating his peak performance during that period.

2023: Return to Top Form

Alexander Zverev's performance in the 2023 US Open, particularly his match against Jannik Sinner, combined with his Roland Garros semi-final appearance, solidified his return to top form.

January 2024: Appointment to ATP Council and Break Point Feature

In January 2024, Zverev was appointed to the ATP Players Advisory Council, sparking criticism due to pending domestic abuse charges. He was also featured on Netflix's "Break Point", which faced criticism for omitting the abuse allegations.

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2024: 2024 Laver Cup Victory

At the 2024 Laver Cup edition in Berlin, Zverev defeated Francis Tiafoe to deny Team World a three-peat, as Team Europe went on to win the Laver Cup for a fifth time, overtaking Team World 5–2 in the series.

2024: Rolex Paris Masters Victory

At the 2024 Rolex Paris Masters, Alexander Zverev won the tournament by defeating Ugo Humbert in the final, securing his second Masters 1000 trophy of the season and reclaiming the World No. 2 ranking.

2024: US Open Quarterfinals and 450th Career Win

At the 2024 US Open, Alexander Zverev reached the quarterfinals and achieved his 450th career win, becoming the second player born in the 1990s to reach this milestone. He subsequently lost to Taylor Fritz in the quarterfinals and qualified for his seventh appearance at the ATP Finals.

2024: 2024 Clay Season

In 2024, Alexander Zverev began his clay season seeded fifth at the Monte-Carlo Masters and reached the third round. As the top seed at the BMW Open, he was upset in the quarterfinals. Seeded fourth in Madrid, he reached the fourth round. Seeded third in Rome, Zverev won his sixth Masters title at the 2024 Italian Open.

2024: Winning the United Cup for Team Germany

In 2024, Zverev led Team Germany to victory at the United Cup in Sydney, Australia. He won his singles matches against Lorenzo Sonego and Adrian Mannarino. Partnering with Laura Siegemund, he won the decisive mixed doubles match against Poland, securing the title for Germany.

April 2025: Bavarian Open Win and Madrid Open Round of 16

On April 2025, Zverev won the Bavarian Open in Munich for the third time, gaining his 24th title and reclaiming the number 2 spot from Alcaraz. During that month, he reached the round of 16 at the Madrid Open.