INDIAN WELLS (AFP) -- Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz fought off swarming bees and Alexander Zverev on Thursday, March 14, to set up a semifinal clash with Jannik Sinner at Indian Wells. Spain's Carlos Alcaraz hits a forehand return to Germany's Alexander Zverev during the ATP-WTA Indian Wells...
ACAPULCO (AFP) -- Top seed Alexander Zverev tumbled out of the Mexico Open at the first hurdle on Tuesday, Feb. 27, eliminated by German compatriot Daniel Altmaier in three sets. Germany's Alexander Zverev (AFP) Zverev, winner of the Acapulco tournament in 2021, was sent packing 6-3, 3-6, 6-3 in...
MELBOURNE (AFP) -- Daniil Medvedev admitted he was fortunate to battle into a third Australian Open final Friday, Jan. 26, with a gritty come-from-behind five-set defeat of Alexander Zverev, who revealed he was not well. Russia's Daniil Medvedev celebrates after victory against Germany's Alexander...
MELBOURNE (AFP) -- Alexander Zverev snuffed out a thrilling Carlos Alcaraz comeback early on Thursday, Jan. 25, to set up an Australian Open semifinal against Daniil Medvedev as Ukrainian qualifier Dayana Yastremska's dream run continued in Melbourne. Germany's Alexander Zverev celebrates after...
SYDNEY (AFP) -- Alexander Zverev saved two match points in a grueling three-set win over Hubert Hurkacz to help Germany upset top seeds Poland and clinch a maiden United Cup title in Sydney on Sunday, Jan. 7. Alexander Zverev of Germany reacts during his singles match against Hubert Hurkacz of...
SYDNEY (AFP) -- Defending his Olympic gold medal is the top priority for Alexander Zverev in 2004, but the world number seven says he is also ready to contend at Grand Slams. Germany's Alexander Zverev (AFP) The German brushed aside Karen Khachanov to take the men's singles title at the 2020 Tokyo...
SYDNEY (AFP) -- Fiery Australian Nick Kyrgios said he is doing everything he can to get back on court and is taking inspiration from Alexander Zverev in his recovery from serious injury. Australia's tennis star Nick Kyrgios (AFP) Kyrgios, the one-time world number 13, had knee surgery in...
TURIN (AFP) -- Daniil Medvedev booked his place in the last four of the ATP Finals on Wednesday, Nov. 15, after beating Alexander Zverev 7-6 (9/7), 6-4, while Carlos Alcaraz cruised past troubled Andrey Rublev to get his campaign up and running. Daniil Medvedev celebrates after winning his...
TURIN (AFP) -- Alexander Zverev battled back from a set down to beat Carlos Alcaraz 6-7 (3/7), 6-3, 6-4 at the ATP Finals on Monday, Nov. 13, as Daniil Medvedev won a Russian derby against Andrey Rublev in straight sets 6-4, 6-2. Germany's Alexander Zverev returns to Spain's Carlos Alcaraz during...
PARIS (AFP) -- Novak Djokovic returned to the court on Wednesday, Nov. 1, cruising past Tomas Martin Etcheverry 6-3, 6-2 and strengthening his hold on top spot in the rankings after his two closest rivals both lost at the Paris Masters. Serbia's Novak Djokovic celebrates after winning his men's...
PARIS (AFP) -- Carlos Alcaraz slipped to a shock defeat on his return from injury on Tuesday, Oct. 31, at the Paris Masters while Alexander Zverev needed three sets to see off Marton Fucsovics. Spain's Carlos Alcaraz spins his tennis racket during his men's singles match against Roman Safiullin on...
TOKYO (AFP) -- Number three seed Alexander Zverev said he "played horrible" after crashing out in the first round of the Japan Open on Monday, Oct. 16, losing to world number 60 Jordan Thompson. Germany's Alexander Zverev (AFP) Germany's Zverev, ranked ninth in the world, lost 6-3, 6-4 in Tokyo,...
