Alexander Zverev is the world No. 2 and the 2026 Roland-Garros champion, having landed a maiden Grand Slam title at the fourth major final of his career. The German — Olympic singles gold medallist at Tokyo 2020 and a two-time ATP Finals champion — combines one of the biggest serves in the game with elite baseline power, and had already reached world No. 2 before his breakthrough in Paris.

Player Profile

Detail	Info
Full name	Alexander Zverev
Date of birth	20 April 1997
Nationality	German
Height	6ft 6in / 198cm
Plays	Right-handed
Turned pro	2013
Highest ranking	World No. 2
Grand Slam titles	1 (French Open 2026)

Current World Ranking & Recent Form

Zverev reached the 2026 Wimbledon final, his first at the All England Club, before losing to Jannik Sinner — see the Wimbledon 2026 final report. 2026 Roland-Garros champion. Zverev won his first Grand Slam title in Paris at the age of 29, beating Italy’s Flavio Cobolli 6-1, 4-6, 6-4, 6-7(5), 6-1 in a five-set final to shed the “best player never to win a major” tag (match report & stats).

Zverev is the world No. 2 and the leading contender outside the Sinner–Alcaraz duopoly. He reached the 2026 Australian Open semi-final (a five-hour, 27-minute loss to Alcaraz) and the Madrid Open final, where he lost to Jannik Sinner. He remains the most consistent clay-court performer outside the very top. For his current schedule and next opponent, see our Alexander Zverev next match guide.

Playing Style & Strengths

Zverev’s game is built on a huge first serve, delivered from 6ft 6in, and flat, powerful groundstrokes off both wings. His backhand is among the cleanest on tour and his ability to redirect pace down the line is a primary weapon. He defends well for a tall player and has become increasingly comfortable on clay, where his movement and topspin have produced his deepest Grand Slam runs.

The long-standing question marks were his second serve under pressure and his consistency in the biggest moments — the reason it took four finals to convert a major — but he answered them at Roland-Garros in 2026. When serving well and dictating from the baseline, he can trouble anyone on tour.

Career Highlights & Grand Slam Record

Year	Grand Slam	Final opponent	Result
2026	French Open	Flavio Cobolli	Champion
2020	US Open	Dominic Thiem	Runner-up
2024	French Open	Carlos Alcaraz	Runner-up
2025	Australian Open	Jannik Sinner	Runner-up
2026	Wimbledon	Jannik Sinner	Runner-up

Stat	Figure
Grand Slam titles	1 (French Open 2026); runner-up 2020 US Open, 2024 French Open, 2025 Australian Open
Olympic gold	Singles, Tokyo 2020
ATP Finals titles	2 (2018, 2021)
Highest ranking	World No. 2

Head-to-Head Records

Zverev measures himself against the very best, though he trails the current top two in their head-to-heads.

Opponent	Zverev	Opponent	Note
Jannik Sinner	4	10	Sinner leads; won the 2025 AO + 2026 Madrid finals
Novak Djokovic	3	9	Djokovic leads the rivalry comfortably
Carlos Alcaraz	Close rivalry		Alcaraz won the 2024 RG final + 2026 AO semi-final

For full head-to-head comparisons, visit our tennis head-to-head records hub.

Tournament Schedule

Zverev contests all four Grand Slams and the full ATP Masters 1000 calendar, with clay and hard courts his most productive surfaces. For his current entry list and next opponent, see our Alexander Zverev next match guide and the ATP Tour hub.

Alexander Zverev Betting Tips & Predictions

Zverev is a perennial deep-run contender at the Slams and Masters 1000s, particularly on clay where his Roland-Garros title pedigree stands out. Now a Grand Slam champion after his 2026 Roland-Garros breakthrough, he is consistently among the shortest prices behind Sinner and Alcaraz. He offers each-way value at events where the top two are absent or drawn elsewhere.

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FAQs

What is Alexander Zverev’s world ranking?

Zverev is the world No. 2 and has reached a career-high of world No. 2. Track the live standings on our ATP rankings page.

Has Alexander Zverev won a Grand Slam?

Yes. Zverev won his first Grand Slam at the 2026 French Open, beating Flavio Cobolli in a five-set final. He had previously been runner-up four times — the 2020 US Open, 2024 French Open and 2025 Australian Open before breaking through in Paris, and again at the 2026 Wimbledon final, where he lost to Jannik Sinner.

What has Alexander Zverev won?

He is the Olympic singles gold medallist (Tokyo 2020), a two-time ATP Finals champion (2018, 2021) and a multiple ATP Masters 1000 winner.

What surface does Alexander Zverev play best on?

Hard and clay are his strongest surfaces; his maiden Grand Slam title came on the Paris clay at the 2026 French Open.

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