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. He boasts 24 ATP Tour singles titles and two doubles titles. Zverev's accomplishments include winning a gold medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, and securing titles at the 2018 and 2021 ATP Finals. He has also been a runner-up at three major tournaments, solidifying his position as a top player in men's tennis.

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1995: First German to win the season-ending championships since Boris Becker

In 1995, Alexander Zverev became the first German since Boris Becker to win the season-ending championships.

2000: Reference to Tommy Haas's Olympic medal

In 2021, Zverev won the Olympic gold medal, becoming the first German man to win a medal since Tommy Haas won silver at the 2000 Sydney Olympics.

2004: First Top 20 Victory

In 2014, Alexander Zverev recorded his first top 20 victory over No. 16 Mikhail Youzhny, becoming the first 17-year old to defeat a top 20 opponent since Richard Gasquet in 2004.

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.

August 2012: First Professional Main Draw Win

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

2012: First ITF Title

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

2013: Junior Success and No. 1 Ranking

In 2013, Zverev experienced a major improvement in singles, winning his first Grade 1 title, his first Grade A title, and finishing runner-up at the French Open. He also reached the semifinals of the Junior US Open. He became the No. 1 ranked junior in late October and was named the ITF Junior World Champion.

2014: Australian Open Junior Title

In 2014, Alexander Zverev won the singles events at both tournaments, the first of which came against Australian Omar Jasika at the Traralgon Junior International. At the Australian Open, he defeated Kozlov to finish his junior career with a first major title.

2014: Braunschweig Challenger Title

In July 2014, Zverev won the Braunschweig Challenger for his first professional title, defeating multiple top 100 players.

2016: First ATP Title and Top 20 Debut

In 2016, Zverev won his first ATP title at the St. Petersburg Open, defeating top-10 players, and became the youngest player to debut in the top 20 since Novak Djokovic in 2006.

2018: ATP Finals Title

In 2018, Alexander Zverev won the ATP Finals title.

2018: Laver Cup Clinching Match

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

2019: 2019 Season Overview

In 2019, Alexander Zverev reached the fourth round at the Australian Open, was runner-up at the Mexican Open, won the Geneva Open, and reached the quarterfinal at the French Open where he lost to Novak Djokovic. He struggled during the grass court season and attributed his early struggles to a legal dispute with his former agent.

2019: Second Laver Cup Clinching Match

In 2019, Zverev won the clinching match at the Laver Cup for the second year in a row.

2020: Tokyo Olympics Gold Medal

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

July 2021: 2021 Wimbledon and Top 5 Return

In July 2021, Zverev reached the fourth round at Wimbledon, equaling his best achievement at the tournament, and returned to the top 5 rankings after two years.

2021: Second ATP Finals Title

In 2021, Alexander Zverev won his second ATP Finals title.

2021: Career-Best Results

In 2021, Zverev achieved career-best results.

2021: Playing for Germany in the ATP Cup

In 2021, Zverev represented Germany in the ATP Cup, playing against Canada and Serbia. He won his match against Denis Shapovalov but lost to Novak Djokovic in singles. However, he and Jan-Lennard Struff won their doubles match against Djokovic and Nikola Ćaćić, helping Germany advance to the semifinals. They eventually lost to Russia, with Zverev losing to Daniil Medvedev. Germany lost the game 2-1, allowing Russia to advance to the final.

2021: 2021 Western & Southern Open Victory

In 2021, Zverev won the Western & Southern Open, marking his 17th career title and fourth of the season.

2024: Zverev leads Team Germany to United Cup Victory

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, partnered with Angelique Kerber in mixed doubles, and won his singles match against Stefanos Tsitsipas in the quarterfinals. Despite a loss to Alex de Minaur in the semifinal against Australia, he and Laura Siegemund won their mixed doubles match, advancing Germany to the final. In the final against Poland, Zverev won his singles match against Hubert Hurkacz and partnered with Siegemund to win the mixed doubles match, securing the United Cup title for Germany. This was his first team event win since the 2021 Laver Cup.