Alexander Zverev
German tennis player, US Open champion
A professional tennis player, achieved significant success on the ATP Tour. Secured the 2020 US Open title, becoming the first German man to win a Grand Slam singles title since Boris Becker in 1996. Reached a career-high ATP singles ranking of world No. 3. Has participated in the ATP Finals, winning the 2018 edition. Represented Germany in multiple Davis Cup competitions.
Won the 2020 US Open
Achieved world No. 3 ranking
Claimed ATP Finals title in 2018
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