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, boasts 24 ATP singles titles and two doubles titles. He has achieved a career-high ranking of world No. 2. Notable achievements include a gold medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and victories at the 2018 and 2021 ATP Finals. Despite his success, he has been a runner-up at three Grand Slam tournaments.

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1986: Teenage Wins Against Top Ten

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 Opponent Win

In 2014 at the International German Open, Zverev recorded his first top 20 victory over No. 16 Mikhail Youzhny. He became the first 17-year old to defeat a top 20 opponent since Richard Gasquet in 2004.

2005: ITF Junior World Champion

As the top-ranked junior at the end of the 2013 season, 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 of 2017, Zverev won his first Masters title at the Rome Masters, defeating Novak Djokovic in the final to become the youngest Masters champion since Djokovic in 2007 and the first such champion born in the 1990s.

2009: Youngest Challenger Title Winner

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

2012: First ITF Title

In 2012, Zverev won his first ITF title at the Fujairah Junior Championships.

2013: Junior Success

During the 2013 European clay court season, Zverev won his first Grade 1 title and his first Grade A title at the Trofeo Bonfiglio. He also finished runner-up at the French Open.

2014: Australian Open Junior Title

In 2014, Zverev won a junior major singles title at the Australian Open.

2014: Won the Australian Open

In 2014, Zverev won the Australian Open.

2016: St. Petersburg Open Win

In 2016, Zverev won his first career ATP title at the St. Petersburg Open, defeating Stan Wawrinka in the final. He then defeated Dominic Thiem at the China Open.

2017: Inaugural Laver Cup participation

In 2017, Alexander Zverev participated in the inaugural Laver Cup in Prague, winning both of his singles matches for Team Europe as they defeated Team World.

2017: First Davis Cup Match Win

In 2017, Alexander Zverev recorded his first Davis Cup match win against Arthur De Greef, but Germany lost the tie against Belgium.

2017: First Masters 1000 title at the Italian Open

In 2017, Alexander Zverev won his first Masters 1000 title at the Italian Open.

2018: 2018 ATP Finals Title

In 2018, Alexander Zverev won a title at the ATP Finals.

2018: First Davis Cup Tie Win

In 2018, Alexander Zverev won his first Davis Cup tie, winning both singles matches against Alex de Minaur and Kyrgios, leading Germany to a victory over Australia. Germany later lost to Spain in the quarterfinals.

2018: Laver Cup win against Kevin Anderson

In 2018, Alexander Zverev won the clinching match at the Laver Cup against Kevin Anderson.

2018: Laver Cup Clinching Match

In 2018, Zverev played an instrumental role in Team Europe's early success in the Laver Cup competition, winning the clinching match.

2019: Davis Cup Qualifying Round

In 2019, Alexander Zverev participated in the Davis Cup qualifying round, winning both of his singles matches as Germany won the tie against Hungary. He did not participate in the finals where Germany lost in the quarterfinals.

2019: Laver Cup win against Milos Raonic

In 2019, Alexander Zverev won the clinching match at the Laver Cup against Milos Raonic.

2019: Laver Cup Clinching Match

In 2019, Zverev played an instrumental role in Team Europe's early success in the Laver Cup competition, winning the clinching match.

2020: 2020 Season and Australian Open

In 2020, Alexander Zverev participated in the ATP Cup representing Germany. He reached the semi-finals of the Australian Open, marking his first major singles semi-final. He also won two consecutive ATP 250 events in Cologne and reached the final of the Paris Masters.

2020: Tokyo Olympics Gold Medal

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

2020: First Major Final since 2020 US Open

In 2024, Alexander Zverev reached his first Major final since the 2020 US Open.

2021: 2021 ATP Finals Title

In 2021, Alexander Zverev qualified for the ATP Finals in Turin and won the title, defeating Novak Djokovic and Daniil Medvedev. This was his second ATP Finals title.

2021: 2021 Western & Southern Open Victory

In 2021, Alexander Zverev reached his second Masters 1000 final of the year at the Western & Southern Open, defeating Andrey Rublev in the final to win the title.

2021: Zverev's Laver Cup win

In 2021, Alexander Zverev won the Laver Cup. This event has been included for context, as the text mentions that his 2024 United Cup victory was his first team event win since this Laver Cup victory.

2021: Career-Best Results

In 2021, Zverev achieved his career-best results.

2021: 2021 Season Start and Australian Open

In February 2021, Alexander Zverev began his season at the ATP Cup representing Germany. He reached the quarterfinals of the Australian Open, losing to Novak Djokovic. He won his 14th ATP title in Acapulco, defeating Stefanos Tsitsipas.

2021: Laver Cup win against John Isner

In the 2021 edition of the Laver Cup in Boston, Alexander Zverev defeated John Isner in his only match.

2021: Last Masters Title

The Italian Open title in 2024 marks Alexander Zverev's first Masters title since 2021.

2023: US Open Match against Jannik Sinner and Quarterfinals against Carlos Alcaraz

In 2023, during his US Open match against Jannik Sinner, Alexander Zverev halted play to complain about a fan shouting a stanza from "Deutschlandlied", which he interpreted as Nazi sentiment. He later lost the quarterfinals match against Carlos Alcaraz, after winning a 4-hour 40 minutes five-set match against Jannik Sinner, cementing his return to top form.

2024: Rolex Paris Masters victory and World No. 2 ranking

At the 2024 Rolex Paris Masters, Alexander Zverev defeated Ugo Humbert in the final to win his second Masters 1000 trophy of the season and achieve 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.

2024: Zverev Leads Germany to United Cup Victory

In 2024, Alexander Zverev led Team Germany at the United Cup in Sydney, winning his singles matches against Lorenzo Sonego and Adrian Mannarino. After mixed results in mixed doubles, Team Germany qualified for the quarterfinals, where Zverev won his singles and mixed doubles matches. Despite a loss in the semifinal against Alex de Minaur, Zverev and Laura Siegemund won the mixed doubles, leading Team Germany to the final. They won against Team Poland, securing the United Cup victory for Germany. This was Zverev's first team event win since the Laver Cup in 2021.

2024: 2024 Clay Season and Italian Open Win

In 2024, Alexander Zverev's clay season included reaching the third round at the Monte-Carlo Masters, the quarterfinals at the BMW Open, and the fourth round in Madrid. He won his sixth Masters title at the Italian Open, defeating Nicolás Jarry in the final.

April 2025: Bavarian Open Win, Madrid Open Incident, and French Open Quarterfinals

In April 2025, on his birthday, Alexander Zverev won the Bavarian Open for the third time and regained the number 2 spot from Alcaraz. During his third-round match at the Madrid Open, he received a code violation for photographing a ball mark. At the 2025 French Open, he advanced to the quarter-finals, where he lost to Novak Djokovic.