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Zverev clinches year-end No. 1 ranking after Alcaraz loss and with Sinner out injured

October 12, 2026 admin

Alexander Zverev celebrates after winning his round of 32 match against France’s Quentin Halys. File | Photo Credit: Reuters Alexander Zverev clinched the year-end No. 1 ranking on Monday (October 12, 2026) to cap a breakout year in which he won his first two Grand Slam titles. Helped by a season-ending injury to Jannik Sinner,…

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Ben Shelton beats Frances Tiafoe and will play Alexander Zverev for the U.S. Open title

September 12, 2026 admin

Ben Shelton won the all-American duel with Frances Tiafoe and now he’s the one who can end his country’s long wait for another men’s Grand Slam champion. Shelton pulled out a 4-6, 6-3, 6-3, 7-5 victory on Friday (September 11, 2026) and will play No. 1 seed Alexander Zverev on Sunday (September 13) for the…

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Alexander Zverev reaches U.S. Open final and awaits Shelton-Tiafoe winner

September 11, 2026 admin

Germany’s Alexander Zverev celebrates after winning his semi final match against Russia’s Karen Khachanov. | Photo Credit: Reuters Alexander Zverev will play for his second Grand Slam title this year after beating Karen Khachanov 6-3, 7-6 (7), 7-6 (6) on Friday (September 11, 2026) in the U.S. Open semifinals. Zverev will play on Sunday against…

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Alexander Zverev goes distance again to reach U.S. Open third round

September 4, 2026 admin

Germany’s Alexander Zverev celebrates after winning his second round match against France’s Quentin Halys. | Photo Credit: Reuters Top seed Alexander Zverev was put through the late-night ringer once more before booking his place in the third round of the U.S. Open on Friday (September 4, 2026). The German star, who had finished a five-set…

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Alexander Zverev and the contours of tennis’ new ’Big Three’

July 13, 2026 admin

Breaking through: Zverev is the new World No. 2. | Photo Credit: AP Tennis fans of recent vintage never tire of talking about the ‘Big Three’ of Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic. It’s understandable too, for they collectively won 66 Majors in a 20-year-span, triggered constant improvements in each other’s games and elevated the quality…

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Zverev says attacking approach can help bridge gap to Sinner and Alcaraz

July 13, 2026 admin

Germany’s Alexander Zverev celebrates with the Wimbledon runner-up trophy after his final match against Italy’s Jannik Sinner, at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in London, on July 12, 2026. | Photo Credit: Reuters Wimbledon runner-up Alexander Zverev will rise to second in the ATP world rankings on Monday and while Centre Court…

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Battle-hardened Djokovic, Sinner set for an intriguing showdown

July 9, 2026 admin

A lot could depend on how well Djokovic recovers. | Photo Credit: AP If a tournament’s final four has the top two seeds, its greatest active champion and a local hero, it’s like drawing a royal flush in poker. With the best cards in hand, the event is always going to be a winner. Wimbledon…

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Whither Alexander Zverev, the forlorn scion of the lost generation?

May 23, 2026 admin

Human beings are not just shaped by their actions, but they are also creatures of circumstance. This is especially true in the sporting world, where athletes’ performance not only depends on their quality but also on who the rivals are, their prevailing standards of excellence and the setting in which the competition is being held….

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Alexander Zverev Targetted On Domestic Abuse Allegations During Australian Open 2025 Final, Says This

January 27, 2025 admin

Alexander Zverev refused to be drawn after a spectator shouted the names of two women, one of whom had settled assault accusations against him, during the Australian Open 2025 trophy presentation on Sunday. While addressing the crowd at Melbourne Park following his final defeat to World No. 1 Jannik Sinner, Zverev’s speech was…

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Alexander Zverev Targetted On Domestic Abuse Allegations During Australian Open 2025 Final, Says This

January 27, 2025 admin

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