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Alexander Zverev

Also known as: World No 2 Zverev

German tennis player who won the French Open and US Open in 2026, reaching world number one ranking in October.

2026-04-262026-10-31

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  1. August 2026
  2. The Ghanaian Times

    Top seeds, Aryna Sabalenka and Alexander Zverev, crashed out of the Cincinnati Open in a matter of hours on a rainy fourth-round day of action. …

    Sabalenka, Zverev out of Cincinnati Open
  3. Joy Online

    … Alcaraz has been replaced as world number two by Alexander Zverev after being unable to defend his Cincinnati Open title. …

    Alcaraz to play US Open after four months out
  4. Joy Online

    … 4-year-old was given a wildcard into his home Grand Slam, having been ranked 114th in the world before the start of the tournament and having never been beyond the second round of a Grand Slam, and defied all expectations to reach the semi-finals where he lost to Alexander Zverev …

    Fery wins on return as Djokovic reveals health condition after loss
  5. Joy Online

    … The 24-year-old Italian won his fifth Grand Slam singles title by beating Alexander Zverev in the Wimbledon final last month, but has not played since. …

    World number one Sinner to miss Cincinnati Open
  6. July 2026
  7. The Ghanaian Times

    Italian top seed Jannik Sinner resisted an all-out onslaught by an inspired Alexander Zverev to retain his Wimbledon crown in a thunderous final and claim a fifth Grand Slam title on Sunday. …

    Sinner fends off Zverev to retain Wimbledon crown
  8. Joy Online

    … He skipped ​the traditional grasscourt tune-ups, opting instead for intensive training blocks that included sessions on hard courts, and gradually ​played his way into form before beating Alexander Zverev in Sunday’s final. …

    Sinner says successful Wimbledon defence sweet after French Open shock
  9. Joy Online

    Jannik Sinner demonstrated once again why he is the world’s best player by holding off Alexander Zverev to win back-to-back Wimbledon men’s singles titles. …

    Sinner holds off Zverev to defend Wimbledon title
  10. Joy Online

    … Once the dust has settled on one of the greatest days of his career as close to 15,000 home supporters roared him on throughout, Fery will prepare to face French Open champion Alexander Zverev in Friday’s semi-finals. …

    British wildcard Fery stuns Cobolli to reach semi-finals
  11. Joy Online

    … I felt comfortable on the physical side, a good step forward.” Alexander Zverev was also victorious on Tuesday as he returned for his fourth-round tie against Czech Jiri Lehecka, after the match was stopped on Monday night due to the Wimbledon curfew. …

    Djokovic wins five-set epic to set up Sinner semi-final
  12. June 2026
  13. Joy Online

    … Now, he arrives in London as the world number 23, fresh off a run to the French Open quarter-finals that was only halted by eventual champion Alexander Zverev. …

    Spain’s new Rafa eyes grass-court success in year of firsts

Thursday 29 October

  1. Zverev becomes world number one after Vienna victory

    Alexander Zverev reached the ATP world number one ranking after defeating Tallon Griekspoor 6-4 7-5 at the Erste Bank Open in Vienna, becoming the second German to achieve the feat after Boris Becker in 1991. Zverev's ascent follows a dominant 2026 season in which he won the French Open and US Open titles, winning 64 of his 80 matches.

    29 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 18 October

  1. Fatigued Zverev exits Shanghai Masters semis to Fokina

    World number two Alexander Zverev, the top seed at Shanghai Masters, lost to Spain's Alejandro Davidovich Fokina 5-7 6-4 6-3 in the semi-finals on Saturday. Zverev cited fatigue and limited rest between the US Open, Laver Cup, Beijing Masters, and Shanghai Masters as factors, saying he "overachieved" by reaching the semis.

    18 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 13 October

  1. Zverev clinches 2026 ATP year-end number one ranking

    Alexander Zverev is guaranteed to finish 2026 as world number one after Carlos Alcaraz's defeat at the Shanghai Masters. The German, who won the French Open and US Open this season, becomes the first German man to end the year at number one.

    13 October 2026 · Daily Guide →

  2. Zverev clinches year-end No. 1 ranking after Grand Slam wins

    Alexander Zverev, 29, secured the year-end ATP No. 1 ranking to cap a breakout year in which he won the French Open and U.S. Open titles. Zverev will become the oldest player to achieve the year-end honor for the first time, helped by a season-ending knee injury to Jannik Sinner.

    13 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Thursday 8 October

  1. Djokovic claims 102nd career title at China Open

    Novak Djokovic won his 102nd career title after Alex de Minaur retired injured from the China Open final at 7–6, 0–1. The 39-year-old has now won at least one singles title in 21 consecutive years, with only Jimmy Connors (109) and Roger Federer (103) ahead of him in all-time singles titles.

    8 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 7 October

  1. Djokovic wins 102nd career title as De Minaur retires

    Novak Djokovic claimed the 102nd title of his career at the China Open after Alex de Minaur retired injured from the final while trailing 7-6 (7-3) 0-1. The 39-year-old Serb extended his unbeaten streak at the tournament to 34 matches, winning his seventh China Open title.

    7 October 2026 · Daily Guide →

  2. Djokovic wins 102nd career title at China Open

    Novak Djokovic claimed his 102nd career title when Alex de Minaur retired injured from the China Open final with Djokovic leading 7-6 (7-3), 0-1. The 39-year-old, who is 21 years into a streak of winning at least one singles title annually, now trails only Jimmy Connors (109) and Roger Federer (103) in all-time singles titles.

    7 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Tuesday 6 October

  1. Djokovic wins 102nd career title at China Open

    Novak Djokovic claimed his 102nd career singles title when Alex de Minaur retired injured from the China Open final at 7-6 (7-3) 0-1. The 39-year-old has now won at least one title for 21 consecutive years, with only Jimmy Connors and Roger Federer ahead of him on the all-time singles titles list.

    6 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 5 October

  1. Djokovic beats Zverev to reach China Open semi-finals

    Novak Djokovic defeated top seed Alexander Zverev 4-6 6-4 6-4 to advance to the China Open semi-finals, where he will face Daniil Medvedev. The 39-year-old Serbian's victory extends his unbeaten run in Beijing to 32 matches and moves him closer to a seventh China Open title.

    5 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 29 September

  1. Zverev's victory secures Europe's sixth Laver Cup title

    Alexander Zverev defeated Learner Tien 7-6 (7-3) 6-3 on the final day of the Laver Cup in London, helping Team Europe secure their sixth title with a 13-match tally. Zverev said it was his first Laver Cup win in two years and praised Team Europe's team chemistry.

    29 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

  2. Zverev leads Team Europe to sixth Laver Cup title

    Alexander Zverev beat Learner Tien 7-6 (7-3) 6-3 on the final day to lead Team Europe to their sixth Laver Cup victory at London's O2 Arena. Zverev had bounced back from a day-two defeat, with earlier wins by Alcaraz and the doubles pair Cobolli and Mensik securing the 13 points needed to win.

    29 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Thursday 17 September

  1. Zverev, Shelton return for Davis Cup qualifying ties

    US Open champion Alexander Zverev leads Germany against Croatia in Davis Cup qualifying this weekend, while runner-up Ben Shelton seeks to bounce back as the United States faces the Czech Republic. The winners will join hosts Italy in November's eight-team Finals.

    17 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Tuesday 15 September

  1. German Zverev wins US Open title, defeating Shelton

    Alexander Zverev defeated Ben Shelton 6-3 7-6 (7-2) 5-7 6-2 to win the US Open, claiming his second Grand Slam title of the year after winning the French Open in June.

    15 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Sunday 13 September

  1. Zverev wins second major with US Open final victory

    Alexander Zverev defeated Ben Shelton 6-3 7-6 (7-2) 5-7 6-2 in the US Open final to claim his second Grand Slam singles title after winning the French Open earlier this year. The victory came against the American home favorite Shelton, who was seeking to become the first American man to win a major singles title since Andy Roddick in 2003.

    13 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Zverev wins US Open six years after tearful loss

    Alexander Zverev defeated Ben Shelton 6-3 7-6 (7-2) 5-7 6-2 to win the US Open title, redeeming his devastating loss to Dominic Thiem in 2020 when he had served for the match. The German is now a two-time Grand Slam champion after winning the French Open in June.

    13 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 12 September

  1. Shelton reaches US Open final, defeats Tiafoe in all-American semi

    Ben Shelton defeated Frances Tiafoe 4-6 6-3 6-3 7-5 in an all-American US Open semi-final to reach his first Grand Slam final. The 23-year-old eighth seed will face top-seed Alexander Zverev on Sunday.

    12 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 9 September

  1. Zverev defeats Darderi to reach US Open quarter-finals

    Top-seeded German Alexander Zverev defeated Italian Luciano Darderi 6-2 6-2 7-6(3) to advance to the US Open quarter-finals, where he will face Dutchman Botic van de Zandschulp. Zverev became the only man to reach the quarter-finals at all four Grand Slams this year.

    9 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Thursday 3 September

  1. Zverev survives five-hour marathon to edge Sonego at US Open

    Alexander Zverev, seeded No. 1, narrowly avoided becoming the first men's top seed to lose in the first round of a Grand Slam since 2003, defeating Lorenzo Sonego 6-4, 3-6, 6-7 (7), 7-5, 6-4 in a match lasting 4 hours 52 minutes at the US Open.

    3 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Wednesday 2 September

  1. Alcaraz returns from wrist injury, beats Safiullin at US Open

    Carlos Alcaraz made his singles return after 139 days sidelined with a wrist injury, defeating Roman Safiullin 6-4 6-4 6-4 at the US Open. The Spanish player said he felt great competing again and was hitting at his normal level despite wearing a compression sleeve.

    2 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 24 August

  1. Sinner, Draper withdraw from US Open due to injuries

    World number one Jannik Sinner and Britain's Jack Draper have both withdrawn from the US Open through injury. Sinner is dealing with a knee problem after not playing competitively since winning Wimbledon in July, while Draper has pulled out due to a long-term arm injury affecting his left serving arm.

    24 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 21 August

  1. Top seeds Sabalenka and Zverev eliminated from Cincinnati Open

    World number one Aryna Sabalenka lost to Czech Sara Bejlek 7-6 (9/7), 6-4, while top seed Alexander Zverev fell to American Tommy Paul 4-6, 7-6 (8/6), 6-4 in fourth-round matches. Second seed Felix Auger-Aliassime also exited after losing to Frances Tiafoe 6-3, 6-4.

    21 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Thursday 20 August

  1. Alcaraz returns to compete at US Open after four-month injury

    Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz is set to play at the US Open after missing four months with a right wrist injury sustained at the Barcelona Open in April. The 23-year-old, who won the Australian Open in January to become the youngest man to win all four Grand Slam titles, has not played competitively since 14 April.

    20 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 16 August

  1. Fery wins Cincinnati return; Djokovic reveals health condition

    Britain's Arthur Fery defeated Australia's James Duckworth 6-4 2-6 7-6 (7-4) at the Cincinnati Open, his first match since reaching the Wimbledon semi-finals. Novak Djokovic lost to Argentina's Thiago Tirante 2-6 6-4 6-4 and revealed he has an ongoing health condition, struggling with hot and humid conditions.

    16 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 9 August

  1. World number one Sinner withdraws from Cincinnati Open

    Tennis world number one Jannik Sinner has withdrawn from the Cincinnati Open due to a right knee injury but expects to be fit for the US Open later this month. Sinner won his fifth Grand Slam singles title at Wimbledon last month and has not played since.

    9 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 14 July

  1. Sinner defeats Zverev to retain Wimbledon singles title

    Italian top seed Jannik Sinner retained his Wimbledon crown, defeating Alexander Zverev 6-7(7) 7-6(2) 6-3 6-4 in the final to claim his fifth Grand Slam title. Sinner, 24, becomes the first Italian and only the tenth man to successfully defend a Wimbledon singles title in the professional era.

    14 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Sunday 12 July

  1. Sinner wins Wimbledon after recovering from French Open exit

    Jannik Sinner retained his Wimbledon title, beating Alexander Zverev in Sunday's final, and said the victory felt especially rewarding after his second-round loss to Juan Manuel Cerundolo at the French Open last month. The 24-year-old credited intensive training blocks in the build-up to the grasscourt Grand Slam for his triumph, his fifth major title.

    12 July 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Sinner wins back-to-back Wimbledon men's singles titles

    Italy's Jannik Sinner defeated German second seed Alexander Zverev 6-7 (7-9) 7-6 (7-2) 6-3 6-4 to retain his Wimbledon men's singles title, claiming his fifth Grand Slam title overall.

    12 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 8 July

  1. British wildcard Fery reaches Wimbledon semi-finals

    World number 114 Arthur Fery, a 23-year-old British wildcard, defeated world number 10 Flavio Cobolli 6-4 7-6 (7-4) 6-0 to reach the Wimbledon semi-finals, becoming the first men's wildcard to do so in 25 years.

    8 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 7 July

  1. Djokovic beats Auger-Aliassime in five-set epic for Wimbledon semi-final

    Novak Djokovic defeated Felix Auger-Aliassime 7-6 (12-10) 3-6 6-3 6-7 (4-7) 7-6 (10-4) in a five-hour match at Wimbledon, advancing to a semi-final against defending champion Jannik Sinner. The 39-year-old, bidding for a record 25th Grand Slam title, overcame a first-set leg injury to secure victory.

    7 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 15 June

  1. Spanish teenager Jodar aims for Wimbledon success in breakthrough year

    Rafael Jodar, 19, has risen from outside the top 800 to world number 23 in just over 12 months, reached the French Open quarter-finals, and now prepares for his ATP-level grass-court debut at Wimbledon despite limited experience on the surface.

    15 June 2026 · Joy Online →

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