German tennis superstar Alexander Zverev is currently competing at Wimbledon, aiming to leverage the significant career momentum gained from his recent French Open victory. As the world No. 3 player, Zverev has the public backing of his long-term girlfriend, Sophia Thomalla. Ahead of his Wimbledon semifinal match on July 9, Thomalla shared a cosy selfie on her Instagram story, featuring the couple’s new dachshund, Buba, resting on her shoulder.
French Open Success and Celebration
German tennis superstar Alexander Zverev finally overcame a major career hurdle in June when he secured his first major tournament victory at the French Open. This win marked a defining moment, effectively ending the narrative that the 29-year-old, who holds the world’s No. 3 ranking according to the ATP, struggled to deliver when the lights were brightest. Following this career-defining triumph, his longtime girlfriend, Sophia Thomalla, was among the most enthusiastic in celebrating his success. Thomalla, who has been in a relationship with Zverev since 2020, took a private jet from Germany, specifically travelling to Paris to celebrate with him on the very night he won the championship.
A Growing Family of Dachshunds
After Zverev’s victory at the French Open, the couple decided to expand their family by acquiring a new dachshund, whom they named Buba. This recent addition means Buba is not the sole canine companion in their household, as Thomalla and Zverev also have another dachshund named Mishka. They seemingly came to the decision that Mishka needed a partner in crime, leading them to add Buba to their family. It was Buba who featured in Thomalla’s recent Instagram story, where she posted a cosy selfie with the new dachshund resting on her shoulder, just before Zverev’s Wimbledon semifinal match on July 9.
Wimbledon Ambitions Continue
Now, with the French Open title firmly secured, Zverev is aiming to carry that momentum forward into the Wimbledon tournament, with the clear objective of winning. He is set to compete in a semifinal match on July 10, where he faces England’s Arthur Fery, a player currently ranked No. 114 in the world, which on paper represents a favourable matchup for Zverev. Should he successfully navigate past Fery in the semifinal, his journey to claiming the Wimbledon trophy would then require him to confront either Novak Djokovic or Jannik Sinner in the final. There is even a suggestion that if Zverev manages to triumph at Wimbledon this year, he and Thomalla might consider welcoming a third dog into their family.
As Alexander Zverev continues his campaign through the Wimbledon tournament, the focus remains squarely on his performance, particularly in the wake of his career-defining French Open success. His impending semifinal match against Arthur Fery marks the immediate next stage in his pursuit of additional Grand Slam glory, all while benefiting from the clear support of his longtime girlfriend, Sophia Thomalla.