Alexander Zverev is embracing the off-season in style, sharing a humorous video of himself playing a beach tennis match alongside his friend and doubles specialist Marcelo Melo, and his father, Alexander Zverev Sr. The trio took a break from the grueling ATP season to enjoy some fun and lighthearted competition on the sandy shores.
The video, which Zverev captioned “Holidays started but the competition continues 🦁vs🦒,” captures a relaxed yet spirited exchange of volleys and laughter. The lion emoji likely represents Zverev’s competitive spirit, while the giraffe symbolizes Melo’s towering presence on the court.
Fans were quick to comment on the camaraderie and chemistry between the players, with many appreciating the lighter side of Zverev’s personality. Marcelo Melo, known for his doubles success, matched Zverev’s playful energy, while Zverev Sr.’s participation added a heartwarming family touch.
The beach tennis session marks a well-deserved break for Zverev, who had a rollercoaster 2024 season. Balancing high-stakes tournaments with moments like these seems to be Zverev’s way of staying grounded and connected with loved ones.
Whether on clay, hard courts, or the beach, Zverev’s competitive edge and sense of humor continue to shine through.
Alexander Zverev in 2024
Now ranked no.
2 (career-high), the German played his last match on the 16th of November when he was overcome by world no.4 Taylor Fritz 6-3 3-6 7-6(3) in the semifinal in the Nitto ATP Finals (draw).During this season Zverev owns a 69-21 match record. Zverev conquered 3 titles in 2024 in Australia, Rome and Paris. The German was the finalist at the French Open and Hamburg.
Alexander Zverev will take on the world no.29 Felix Auger-Aliassime in the Round Robin on Sunday at 2:00 pm on CENTER COURT. The head to head is 6-2 for Zverev.
Alexander conquered 3 titles in 2024 in Australia, Rome and Paris. The German reached the final at the French Open and in Hamburg (Hamburg Open).
Zverev won 24 titles in his career: 8 on hard courts, 8 on clay courts and 8 on indoor courts. (See the list of his titles)
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