Alexander Zverev

Alexander Zverev est un joueur de tennis professionnel allemand.

Alexander Zverev born 20 April 1997) is a German professional tennis player. He is currently the youngest player in the ATP top 10. Zverev finished the 2017 season ranked world No. 4. He is the son of former Russian tennis player Alexander Zverev Sr. and the younger brother of tennis player Mischa Zverev.

In May 2017, Zverev entered the ATP top-10 for the first time after defeating Novak Djokovic in the final of the 2017 Italian Open, thus winning his first Masters 1000 title.The win made him just the 4th different player to beat Djokovic in a Masters 1000 final, after Nadal, Murray, and Federer. He won a second consecutive Masters 1000 title when he defeated Roger Federer at the 2017 Canada Masters, eventually reaching his career-high ranking of World No. 3.

At the Australian Open, he made it to the third round, beating Thomas Fabbiano and countryman Peter Gojowczyk en route, before being beaten in five sets by world No. 59 Chung Hyeon. When asked in the post-match interview whether his problem in Grand Slam tournaments was physical or mental, he replied, "Definitely not physical" and admitted that he put too much pressure on himself to do well at the Slams.

In the Davis Cup tie against Australia, Zverev won both his singles rubbers, against Alex de Minaur and Nick Kyrgios, and helped the German team to get into quarterfinals.

Zverev is an all-court player, possessing skills of both an aggressive baseliner and a serve-and-volleyer, with a strong serve and an excellent two-handed backhand. His second serve is particularly notable and can be clocked at over 130 mph (209 km). His main drawbacks are volleys and netplay.

Zverev also possesses a good forehand, particularly cross-court. His forehand down the line is generally slower and less consistent

Zverev's primary residence is Monte Carlo. He lives part-time in Hamburg and in Florida. His hobbies include playing golf and basketball. He has described himself as an avid fan of basketball, supporting the Miami Heat. Other than his older brother, Roger Federer was his role model.

Zverev speaks German, Russian, and English.