Also known as: Second-seeded
Alexander Zverev — tennis player who won his first Grand Slam title at the 2026 French Open, defeating Flavio Cobolli in the final.
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Zverev says first Grand Slam title gives him 'freedom' By AFP June 08, 2026 09:00 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Germany's Alexander Zverev lifts "La Coupe des Mousquetaires" trophy after winning the men's …
Zverev says first Grand Slam title gives him 'freedom'Citizen Digital
Zverev eases past Mensik to reach second French Open final By AFP June 05, 2026 09:45 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Germany's Alexander Zverev celebrates after winning against Czech Republic's Jakub Mensi …
Zverev eases past Mensik to reach second French Open finalCitizen Digital
Zverev heads up final four in men's French Open semis By AFP June 04, 2026 11:40 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Germany's Alexander Zverev signs autographs after winning the semi final against Chile's Alej …
Zverev heads up final four in men's French Open semisCitizen Digital
Pressure turns to Zverev, Ruud as French Open week two begins By AFP May 31, 2026 09:30 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Germany's Alexander Zverev signs autographs after winning the semi final against Chile …
Pressure turns to Zverev, Ruud as French Open week two beginsCitizen Digital
… He inspired the next generation and the generation before." - Zverev steps up hunt - Sinner's departure could also clear the way for Alexander Zverev, who at 29 has been one of the most consistent performers on tour over the past decade but is still chasing an elusive Grand Slam. …
Djokovic meets Fonseca in French Open generation gameCitizen Digital
Djokovic fights through tough Roland Garros opener, Zverev strolls By AFP May 25, 2026 07:14 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Serbia's Novak Djokovic celebrates after winning against France's Giovanni Mpetsh …
Djokovic fights through tough Roland Garros opener, Zverev strollsCitizen Digital
… Second seed Alexander Zverev will also be in action on the opening day as the German faces home hope Benjamin Bonzi. …
Djokovic faces tough start in quest for 25 as Roland Garros beginsCitizen Digital
… Reports had speculated that Troicki was his new coach as he was seen alongside Djokovic during a Tuesday practice session at Roland Garros, where the Serb trained with Alexander Zverev. …
Djokovic confirms Troicki as new coach ahead of French Open Belgrade, SerbiaThe Standard
… later told reporters."Maybe for me the goal is to be top 30 at the end of the year but I just want to stay healthy and to play as much as I can." As it stands Prizmic will already be up 11 places to 68th come Monday week, just before the start of the French Open.Alexander Zverev …
Prizmic follows up on Djokovic exploit by reaching Italian Open last 16Citizen Digital
… "I think that was the shot of my life, that's for sure."Earlier in the day, 15th-seeded Iva Jovic squandered a lead and fell 3-6, 6-3, 6-2 to Canadian 24th seed Leylah Fernandez, who will be Li's opponent in the last 16.- Wins for Andreeva and Zverev -Ninth-seeded Russian Mirra A …
Swiatek laid low by illness, Sabalenka into Madrid Open last 16Alexander Zverev won his first Grand Slam title at the French Open, defeating Flavio Cobolli 6-1, 4-6, 6-4, 6-7 (5/7), 6-1 in the final. Zverev said the victory gives him "freedom" after years of near-misses in major finals.
8 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Alexander Zverev won his first Grand Slam title at the French Open, defeating Flavio Cobolli 6-1, 4-6, 6-4, 6-7 (5/7), 6-1 in the final. Zverev said the victory gives him "freedom" after years of near-misses in major finals.
8 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Alexander Zverev defeated Jakub Mensik 7-5, 6-2, 3-6, 6-3 in the semi-finals to reach his second French Open final, where he will face 10th seed Flavio Cobolli on Sunday after Matteo Arnaldi withdrew due to illness.
5 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Alexander Zverev, the second seed, faces Jakub Mensik in Friday's French Open semi-finals as the odds-on favourite to win his maiden Grand Slam title following early exits by Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic. Zverev has reached the last four dropping just one set and will meet either Flavio Cobolli or Matteo Arnaldi in the final.
4 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
With Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic eliminated, the French Open has no previous Grand Slam singles winners remaining. Alexander Zverev and Casper Ruud, three-time major-final losers, now face the opportunity to claim the men's title in the final.
31 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Novak Djokovic will meet Brazilian teenager Joao Fonseca in the French Open third round on Friday, with Djokovic seeking his record 25th Grand Slam title and pursuing an opportunity created by Jannik Sinner's shock exit and Carlos Alcaraz's absence from Paris.
29 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Novak Djokovic battled from behind to defeat Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard in his first-round match at Roland Garros, keeping alive his bid for a 25th Grand Slam title. Alexander Zverev enjoyed a more comfortable first-round victory as the clay-court tournament got underway.
25 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Novak Djokovic, a 24-time Grand Slam champion, begins his bid for a record-breaking 25th major title at Roland Garros, playing France's Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard in the opening round. With defending champion Carlos Alcaraz absent through injury, Djokovic may have his best chance to break the record.
24 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Novak Djokovic has confirmed Viktor Troicki as his new head coach ahead of the French Open. Troicki, a former world number 12 and Serbia's Davis Cup captain, previously helped guide Djokovic to Olympic gold in 2024.
21 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Croatian tennis player Dino Prizmic, 20, advanced to the last 16 of the Italian Open by defeating France's Ugo Humbert 6-1, 7-5 on Sunday, following his earlier upset of Novak Djokovic. Prizmic qualified for the main draw and aims to reach the top 30 by the end of the year.
10 May 2026 · The Standard →
Polish sixth-seeded Iga Swiatek was forced to retire during the third round of the Madrid Open on Saturday after contracting a stomach virus, while reigning champion Aryna Sabalenka advanced to the last 16 and extended her winning run to 14 matches.
26 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →