“It’s incredibly special to celebrate it here in Paris, where a couple of months ago I won my first Grand Slam title,” Alexander Zverev said, as ATP Tour reported.
The 29-year-old officially received his World No. 1 trophy on Monday afternoon at the Rolex Paris Masters. Zverev became the 30th man to rise to the top of the PIF ATP Rankings since they began in 1973, according to ESPN, and stands as only the second German player to achieve the feat following Boris Becker in 1991, as noted by BBC.
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Ceremony on Court Central in Paris
The milestone was formally celebrated on Court Central at the French ATP Masters 1000 event. ATP Chairman Andrea Gaudenzi and tournament director Cedric Pioline joined Zverev on the court for the presentation.
“I always loved this city… To receive this trophy in Paris is extremely special to me,” Zverev said during the presentation.
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Zverev’s Long-Standing Team Celebrates Milestone
Zverev was joined on the court by members of his inner circle, including his father, Alexander Zverev Sr., and his brother, Mischa Zverev. The player emphasized that reaching the top ranking required collective persistence over more than a decade.
“It’s a team effort,” Zverev said. “We’ve been together for many, many years now. I don’t really change my team. My team has been the same for more than 10 years. Achieving this is a complete team effort. We all work unbelievably hard, and a big thanks to everyone who is standing there.”
Prior to reaching the No. 1 ranking, Zverev reached No. 2 in the world in 2022, a year in which he also went public with his childhood diagnosis of Type 1 diabetes, according to ESPN reporting. His ascent follows legal proceedings from October 2023, when court documents detailed allegations regarding an argument in Berlin in May 2020, as documented by ESPN.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was the first German man to reach World No. 1 before Zverev?
Boris Becker was the first German player to reach the pinnacle of the men’s tour, achieving the milestone in 1991, according to BBC records.
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When did the PIF ATP Rankings begin tracking the top spot?
The ATP rankings system began in 1973, making Zverev the 30th man to hold the official No. 1 ranking since its inception, as reported by ESPN.
What previous career ranking did Zverev hold?
Zverev reached a career-high ranking of World No. 2 before capturing the top spot in November 2026, according to ESPN.
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