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, is currently ranked world No. 3, with a career-high ranking of No. 2. He has won 24 ATP Tour singles titles and three doubles titles. His major achievements include a gold medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and victories at the 2018 and 2021 ATP Finals. He has also been a runner-up at three Grand Slam tournaments.

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2005: Youngest Boys' Champion Since Donald Young

In 2013, Alexander 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 defeated Novak Djokovic in the final at the Rome Masters to become the youngest Masters champion since Djokovic in 2007 and the first such champion born in the 1990s.

2012: First ITF Title

In 2012, Zverev won his first ITF title at the Fujairah Junior Championships in the United Arab Emirates, and later picked up another Grade 5 title at the Oman International Junior 2.

2013: Junior Successes

In 2013, Zverev won his first Grade 1 title at the Open International Junior de Beaulieu-sur-Mer, followed by his first Grade A title at the Trofeo Bonfiglio, finishing runner-up at the French Open and the Junior International Roehampton, and reaching the semifinals at the Junior US Open. He also represented Germany in the Junior Fed Cup and was named the ITF Junior World Champion.

2014: Australian Open Junior Title

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

2014: Junior Titles in Australia

In 2014, Zverev won the singles events at the Traralgon Junior International against Omar Jasika and the Australian Open against Stefan Kozlov to finish his junior career with a first major title.

2014: Braunschweig Challenger Victory

In 2014, after winning the boys' singles title at the Australian Open, Zverev won the Braunschweig Challenger for his first professional title, defeating three top 100 players.

2016: St. Petersburg Open Title and Top 20 Debut

In 2016, Zverev won his first career ATP title at the St. Petersburg Open, defeating No. 9 Berdych and No. 3 Stan Wawrinka. He also defeated No. 10 Thiem at the China Open and became the youngest player to debut in the top 20 since Novak Djokovic in 2006.

2018: Partnership with Angelique Kerber and reaching Hopman Cup final

In 2018, Alexander Zverev partnered with Angelique Kerber and reached the Hopman Cup final. The pair advanced to the final by winning all three of their mixed doubles matches. Zverev lost his singles match to Roger Federer in the final, and despite Kerber winning her singles match, they lost the decisive mixed doubles rubber against Switzerland.

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: Continued Participation in the ATP Cup

In 2021, Alexander Zverev participated in the ATP Cup again, with the same German lineup as the previous year. He won his singles match against Denis Shapovalov. However, he lost his singles match against Novak Djokovic. Zverev and Jan-Lennard Struff won their doubles match against Djokovic and Nikola Ćaćić. Germany advanced to the semifinals, where Zverev lost to Daniil Medvedev, and Germany lost the tie 2–1, failing to reach the final.

2021: Career-Best Results

In 2021, Alexander Zverev reached his career-best results.

2021: 2021 ATP Finals Title

In 2021, Alexander Zverev won the ATP Finals title.

2021: Zverev Wins 2021 ATP Finals

In 2021, Zverev qualified for the ATP Finals in Turin and won the title by defeating Djokovic and Medvedev, becoming the only active player besides Djokovic and Federer to have multiple ATP Finals titles.

2021: Zverev Wins 2021 Western & Southern Open

In 2021, Zverev won the Western & Southern Open, defeating Andrey Rublev in the final and claiming his 17th title and fourth of the season. This was his first win at the tournament after six prior appearances.

2021: Laver Cup team event

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

June 2022: Reaching World No. 2

In June 2022, Alexander Zverev achieved his career-high ranking of world No. 2 in men's singles by the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).

June 2024: Charges Dropped in Zverev Trial

In June 2024, Alexander Zverev's trial was terminated after a settlement was reached out-of-court. All charges were dropped, and Zverev agreed to pay €200,000, with €150,000 going to the German State Treasury and €50,000 to charitable organizations. The settlement did not include an admission of guilt. The original €450,000 penalty order was also terminated.

2024: United Cup victory for Team Germany

In January 2024, Alexander Zverev led Team Germany to victory at the United Cup in Sydney, Australia, partnering with Angelique Kerber. Zverev won his singles matches against Lorenzo Sonego and Adrian Mannarino in the round-robin stage. Team Germany qualified for the quarterfinals against Greece, where Zverev won his singles match against Stefanos Tsitsipas and his mixed doubles match with Laura Siegemund. In the semifinal against Australia, Zverev lost to Alex de Minaur in singles but won the mixed doubles match with Siegemund. In the final against Poland, after Kerber lost to Iga Swiatek, Zverev won against Hubert Hurkacz in singles and then partnered with Siegemund to win the decisive mixed doubles match against Hurkacz and Swiatek, securing the United Cup title for Germany.