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Alexander Zverev is currently ranked 14 in the world

Zverev to face no action over abuse allegations

The ATP will take no action against Alexander Zverev after a 15-month investigation into allegations of domestic abuse found "insufficient evidence".

Tennis • 31 Jan 23

Alexander Zverev was a finalist at Flushing Meadows in 2020 and semi-finalist last year

World number two Zverev out of US Open

Alexander Zverev has withdrawn from next week's US Open after failing to recover from an ongoing ankle injury.

Tennis • 22 Aug 22

Alexander Zverev cries out in anguish after his tumble on Court Philippe Chatrier

Zverev undergoes surgery after fall at French Open

Alexander Zverev has undergone surgery on torn ankle ligaments following his fall in the French Open semi-final against Rafael Nadal.

Tennis • 07 Jun 22

Alexander Zverev receives medical attention after suffering a bad injury

Nadal into French Open final after bad Zverev injury

German third seed Alexander Zverev retired injured from his French Open semi-final against 13-time champion Rafael Nadal after rolling his right ankle badly.

Tennis • 03 Jun 22

It's a second straight semi-final appearance for the German at Roland Garros

Zverev edges out Alcaraz to make the semis again

German third seed Alexander Zverev capitalised on an error-filled performance from Carlos Alcaraz to tame the high-flying Spanish teenagaer 6-4 6-4 4-6 7-6(7) and reach a second straight semi-final at the French Open.

Tennis • 31 May 22

Thiem has struggled to recover from a wrist injury

Thiem's slump continues as he crashes out in Paris

Dominic Thiem looked a shadow of the player who once appeared destined to eventually rule at Roland Garros as he bowed out in straight sets in the first round of the French Open.

Tennis • 22 May 22

Carlos Alcaraz wrapped up the win in just over an holur

Zverev blames scheduling for heavy defeat in Madrid

World number three Alexander Zverev blamed the ATP Tour's scheduling for his underwhelming performance in Sunday's Madrid Open final where Carlos Alcaraz stormed to a 6-3 6-1 victory in just 62 minutes.

Tennis • 08 May 22

Alexander Zverev in action at the Mexican event

Zverev given suspended eight-week ban for outburst

World number three Alexander Zverev has been handed a suspended eight-week ban from ATP-sanctioned events following an investigation into his conduct at the Mexican Open last month.

Tennis • 08 Mar 22

Serena Williams: 'There is absolutely a double standard. I would probably be in jail if I did that - like, literally, no joke'

'I would probably be in jail' - Williams on Zverev case

Serena Williams said she would have faced far harsher punishment had she engaged in similar behavior to Alexander Zverev, who was thrown out of a tournament last month for unsportsmanlike conduct.

Tennis • 04 Mar 22

Alexander Zverev won the singles event at last year's Mexican Open

Zverev fined and stripped of prize money after meltdown

Alexander Zverev has been fined $40,000 and forfeited his prize money of more than $30,000 for his actions at the Mexican Open.

Tennis • 24 Feb 22

Alexander Zverev was the defending Mexican Open champion

Updated Zverev disqualified after going loco down in Acapulco

World number three Alexander Zverev has been booted out of a tournament in Acapulco and faces punishment after repeatedly smashing an umpire's chair with his racket following a doubles match.

Tennis • 23 Feb 22

Rafael Nadal beat Adrian Mannarino in straight sets

Nadal into Australian Open quarters but Zverev beaten

Rafael Nadal survived the longest tie-break of his career to reach the Australian Open quarter-finals as he beat Adrian Mannarino 7-6 6-2 6-2 to book a quarter-final against Denis Shapovalov.

Tennis • 23 Jan 22

Rafael Nadal celebrates his victory on Rod Laver Arena

Nadal finishes with a flourish in Australian Open win

Rafael Nadal dropped his first set of the Australian Open but recovered to defeat Karen Khachanov 6-3 6-2 3-6 6-1 and reach the fourth round in Melbourne for a 15th time.

Tennis • 21 Jan 22

Alexander Zverev shocked Novak Djokovic in a three-set decider

Zverev shocks Djokovic to reach Medvedev decider

Alexander Zverev shocked Novak Djokovic to set up a Nitto ATP Finals decider against defending champion Daniil Medvedev in Turin.

Tennis • 20 Nov 21

Alexander Zverev didn't face a single break point in his win over Hubert Hurkacz

ATP Finals: Zverev advances to semi-finals

Alexander Zverev booked a semi-final date against Novak Djokovic at the Nitto ATP Finals with a 6-2 6-4 victory over Hubert Hurkacz.

Tennis • 19 Nov 21

Daniil Medvedev remains on course to defend the title he won for the first time last season

ATP Finals: Medvedev defeats Zverev in Turin tussle

Daniil Medvedev maintained his hold over Alexander Zverev with a thrilling 6-3 6-7 (3-7) 7-6 (8-6) victory in their heavyweight showdown at the ATP Finals.

Tennis • 16 Nov 21

The match marked the first time the pair met since Murray said he welcomed an investigation by the ATP into domestic violence allegations made against Zverev

Zverev ignores off-court issues to see off Murray

Andy Murray battled Alexander Zverev every step of the way but was ultimately unable to overcome the German third seed at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, falling 6-4 7-6 (4).

Tennis • 13 Oct 21

Last October, former junior player Olga Sharypova publicly accused the world number four of a series of serious assaults, to which Alexander Zverev issued a blanket denial

Zverev abuse claim investigation opened by ATP

The ATP has announced it is investigating high-profile allegations of domestic abuse made by the former girlfriend of Olympic champion Alexander Zverev.

Tennis • 04 Oct 21

Novak Djokovic progressed to his first US Open final in three years

Djokovic targets calendar slam after beating Zverev

Novak Djokovic said he will treat Sunday's US Open final "like it is the last match of my career" after battling to a five-set semi-final victory over Alexander Zverev.

Tennis • 11 Sep 21

Novak Djokovic is through to the US Open semi-final

Djokovic sets up semi showdown with Zverev at US Open

Novak Djokovic again fought back from a set down to beat Matteo Berrettini 5-7 6-2 6-2 6-3 and move into the US Open semi-finals.

Tennis • 09 Sep 21

Novak Djokovic had to survive a major scare against Jenson Brooksby

Updated Djokovic comes from behind to beat wild card Brooksby

Novak Djokovic survived a mighty scare before sinking wild card Jenson Brooksby in their US Open fourth round clash and staying on course for an historic calendar grand slam.

Tennis • 07 Sep 21

Novak Djokovic points to a rambunctious spectator in the Arthur Ashe Stadium crowd intent on distracting the world number one

Heckler causes Djokovic problems at the US Open

World number one Novak Djokovic insisted he was not acting like a "spoiled brat" after complaining about a noisy spectator during his routine 6-2 6-3 6-2 win over Tallon Griekspoor in the second round at the US Open.

Tennis • 03 Sep 21

Novak Djokovic played his first match since missing out on a bronze medal at the Olympics

Djokovic survives scare to keep calendar slam bid alive

Novak Djokovic's bid for tennis history at the US Open got off to a bumpy start against 18-year-old Danish qualifier Holger Rune.

Tennis • 01 Sep 21

An emotional Alexander Zverev celebrates winning Olympic gold

Tokyo 2020: Alexander Zverev has his golden moment

Alexander Zverev followed up his upset of Novak Djokovic by becoming the first German man to win a singles gold medal in Olympic tennis with victory over Karen Khachanov.

Olympics • 01 Aug 21

Stefanos Tsitsipas celebrates converting match point

Tsitsipas outlasts Zverev to reach French Open final

Stefanos Tsitsipas faltered but refused to crumble as he battled past Alexander Zverev and into his first grand slam final on a 6-3 6-3 4-6 4-6 6-3 scoreline.

Tennis • 11 Jun 21