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. 4, has won 22 ATP Tour singles titles and one doubles title. He has been a Grand Slam runner-up. His career highlights include a gold medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and victories at the 2018 and 2021 ATP Finals, demonstrating his prominence in the world of tennis.

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1986: Teenager Victories Against Top Ten Opponents

In 2016, Zverev became the first teenager to record three consecutive victories against top ten opponents since Boris Becker in 1986.

2004: First Top 20 Victory

In 2014, During the International German Open, Zverev recorded his first top 20 victory against Mikhail Youzhny, becoming the first 17-year old to defeat a top 20 opponent since Richard Gasquet in 2004.

2005: Youngest Boys Champion Since Donald Young

In 2013, Zverev was named the ITF Junior World Champion, becoming the youngest boys' champion since Donald Young in 2005.

2007: Youngest Masters Champion Since Djokovic

In May 2017, Alexander Zverev won his first Masters title at the Rome Masters. He defeated Novak Djokovic in the final to become the youngest Masters champion since Djokovic in 2007.

2009: Youngest Challenger Title Winner

In 2014, At 17 years and 2 months old, Alexander Zverev became the youngest player to win a Challenger title since Bernard Tomic in 2009.

2012: First ITF Title

In early 2012, Zverev won his first ITF title at the Fujairah Junior Championships, a low-level Grade 4 tournament in the United Arab Emirates, and a few weeks later, he secured a lower-level Grade 5 title at the Oman International Junior 2.

2013: Junior Success and Injury

In 2013, Zverev won his first Grade 1 title at the Open International Junior de Beaulieu-sur-Mer, and his first Grade A title at the Trofeo Bonfiglio, also finishing as runner-up at the French Open and Junior International Roehampton, but had to retire at Wimbledon due to a shoulder injury. He was also named the ITF Junior World Champion.

2014: Australian Open Win

In 2014, Alexander Zverev won the Australian Open.

2014: Focus on Professional Career

In 2014, after winning the boys' singles title at the Australian Open, Zverev focused on his professional career, struggling initially before winning the Braunschweig Challenger for his first professional title in July.

2016: First ATP Title and Top 20 Debut

In 2016, Zverev won his first ATP title at the St. Petersburg Open, defeating Stan Wawrinka in the final and then defeated Dominic Thiem at the China Open. His third round appearance at the Shanghai Masters then helped him rise to No. 20 in the ATP rankings, making him the youngest player to debut in the top 20 since Novak Djokovic in 2006.

2018: 2018 ATP Finals Title

In 2018, Alexander Zverev won the ATP Finals title.

2020: Tokyo Olympics Gold Medal

In 2020, Alexander Zverev won a gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics.

2021: 2021 ATP Finals Title

In 2021, Alexander Zverev secured another title at the ATP Finals.

2021: Career-Best Results

In 2021, Zverev achieved his career-best results.

2023: US Open Match Against Jannik Sinner and Quarterfinals Loss

In 2023, during his US Open match against Jannik Sinner, Alexander Zverev stopped play due to a fan shouting the opening stanza to "Deutschlandlied", which he interpreted as a Nazi sentiment. Zverev lost the quarterfinals match against Carlos Alcaraz, which lasted for 4 hours and 40 minutes, after defeating Jannik Sinner in five sets. This match cemented Zverev's return to top form.

2024: Winning the United Cup for Team Germany

In 2024, Zverev led Team Germany at the United Cup in Sydney, Australia. He won his singles matches against Lorenzo Sonego and Adrian Mannarino. He also won the mixed doubles in the quarterfinals against Greece with Laura Siegemund. In the final against Poland, he won against Hubert Hurkacz, saving two championship points, and then won the decisive mixed doubles match with Siegemund, securing the United Cup victory for Team Germany.