Melbourne Park Snippets

FIVE FUN FACTS ABOUT ALEXANDER ZVEREV

  • At 19 years old, the world No. 24 is the youngest player in the top 50.
  • He hit balls across the net as a toddler with both Andy Murray and Novak Djokovic.
  • Last year, Zverev switched from Nike to adidas in what is understood to be one of the biggest kit deals ever for a teenage player, estimated to be worth a seven-figure annual sum.
  • The German was a hockey player at a young age, playing for a top club from his home town of Hamburg.
  • He is the son of former Russian tennis player Alexander Zverev Sr, who is his coach. His mother Irena is also a tennis coach, while his older brother Mischa has been playing on the ATP Tour since 2005.
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    Rafael Nadal and Alexander Zverev's longest rally, which took place during the final set, after which the German suffered cramps in his legs

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Sunday Times on January 22, 2017, with the headline Melbourne Park Snippets. Subscribe