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Alexander Zverev

Also known as: Zverev · Germany's Zverev · the third seed

Professional tennis player who competed at the 2026 Australian Open and Indian Wells tournaments.

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Alcaraz, Sinner meet in Monte Carlo final for world No.1

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Carlos Alcaraz defeated Valentin Vacherot 6-4, 6-4 to reach the Monte Carlo Masters final, where he will face Jannik Sinner, who beat Alexander Zverev 6-1, 6-4. The final will determine who holds the world No. 1 ranking when updated ATP rankings are released on Monday.

12 April 2026 · The Namibian

Sunday 12 April

  1. Alcaraz, Sinner meet in Monte Carlo final for world No.1

    Carlos Alcaraz defeated Valentin Vacherot 6-4, 6-4 to reach the Monte Carlo Masters final, where he will face Jannik Sinner, who beat Alexander Zverev 6-1, 6-4. The final will determine who holds the world No. 1 ranking when updated ATP rankings are released on Monday.

    12 April 2026 · The Namibian

Sunday 29 March

  1. Sinner seeks second Miami Open title against Lehecka

    World number two Jannik Sinner will face Jiri Lehecka in Sunday's Miami Open ATP final. Sinner is seeking to win the "Sunshine Double" of Indian Wells and Miami, undefeated this week and on a 32-set winning streak at Masters 1000 level.

    29 March 2026 · The Namibian

Sunday 15 March

  1. Medvedev defeats Alcaraz, advances to Indian Wells final

    Daniil Medvedev ended Carlos Alcaraz's 16-match winning streak with a 6-3, 7-6 (7/3) victory to reach the Indian Wells final, where he will face Jannik Sinner, who defeated Alexander Zverev 6-2, 6-4.

    15 March 2026 · The Namibian

Saturday 14 March

  1. Alcaraz's unbeaten streak faces Medvedev test at Indian Wells

    World number one Carlos Alcaraz, unbeaten in 16 matches this season and seeded to defend his Indian Wells title, faces an eighth-match winning streak from Daniil Medvedev in Saturday's semi-final. Meanwhile, world number two Jannik Sinner, also undefeated in sets this tournament, takes on fourth-ranked Alexander Zverev in the other semi-final.

    14 March 2026 · The Namibian

Monday 2 February

  1. Alcaraz wins Australian Open to complete career Grand Slam

    Carlos Alcaraz defeated Novak Djokovic 2-6, 6-2, 6-3, 7-5 to win his first Australian Open title and become the youngest man to win all four major tennis championships. At 22, the Spaniard surpassed Rafael Nadal's record and denied Djokovic an unprecedented 25th major title.

    2 February 2026 · The Namibian

Saturday 31 January

  1. Djokovic and Alcaraz contest Australian Open men's final

    Novak Djokovic, 38, seeks a record 11th Melbourne title and his 25th Grand Slam to surpass Margaret Court's record, while 22-year-old Carlos Alcaraz aims to become the youngest man to complete a career sweep of all four majors. Both reached the final via grueling five-set semi-finals, with Djokovic leading their head-to-head 5-4.

    31 January 2026 · The Namibian

  2. Djokovic defeats Sinner for Australian Open final berth

    Novak Djokovic upset reigning champion Jannik Sinner 3-6, 6-3, 4-6, 6-4, 6-4 to advance to the Australian Open final, where he will face Carlos Alcaraz, who survived a five-set marathon against Alexander Zverev.

    31 January 2026 · The Namibian

  3. Alcaraz reaches first Australian Open final after epic Zverev victory

    World number one Carlos Alcaraz defeated Alexander Zverev in five sets over five hours 27 minutes to reach his maiden Australian Open final, overcoming cramping issues and trailing breaks to prevail 6-4, 7-6 (7/5), 6-7 (3/7), 6-7 (4/7), 7-5. The 22-year-old will face either Jannik Sinner or Novak Djokovic on Sunday, with victory making him the youngest man in the Open era to win all four Grand Slams.

    31 January 2026 · The Namibian

Wednesday 28 January

  1. Spanish tennis star Alcaraz advances to Australian Open semi-finals

    Carlos Alcaraz defeated Alex de Minaur to reach his first Australian Open semi-final and move closer to becoming the youngest man to win all four Grand Slam titles. The 22-year-old world number one remains unbeaten in the tournament and will face Alexander Zverev in the next round.

    28 January 2026 · The Namibian

Monday 26 January

  1. Alcaraz, Djokovic advance to Australian Open quarter-finals

    Top seed Carlos Alcaraz defeated Tommy Paul to reach the Australian Open quarter-finals in straight sets, while Novak Djokovic advanced without playing after opponent Jakub Mensik withdrew injured. Aryna Sabalenka and rising 18-year-old Iva Jovic also secured quarter-final spots.

    26 January 2026 · The Namibian

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