Germany's Zverev becomes the world number one in tennis
Alexander Zverev reached world number one in men's tennis, becoming the second German to do so after Boris Becker. He won the French Open and US Open in 2026 and advanced to the quarter-finals of the Vienna Open. Zverev will take the top ATP ranking on Monday, displacing Jannik Sinner.
- Zverev is the second German professional to reach world number one.
- Zverev defeated Tallon Griekspoor 6-4, 7-5 in the ATP tournament in Vienna.
- Alexander Zverev will take the top of the world rankings starting Monday.
- Jannik Sinner ended his season early due to a knee injury.
- A serious ankle injury at the 2022 French Open derailed Zverev's push for the summit.
- Alexander Zverev won the French Open and the US Open in 2026.
- Alexander Zverez has accumulated 64 victories this season.
- Zverev won a gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics.
- Carlos Alcaraz advanced to the last eight after defeating Nikoloz Basilashvili.
- Zverev has managed type 1 diabetes since childhood.
- Zverev will face Arthur Fery in the quarterfinals.
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