Alexander Zverev Family Tree: The Story Behind Germany's Tennis Star

Alexander "Sascha" Zverev, born 20 April 1997 in Hamburg, Germany, is a German tennis player — ATP Finals 2018, 2021 champion; Olympic gold Tokyo 2020; career-high ATP No. 2 (2024).

The Family's Roots: A Russian-German Tennis Family

The Zverev family emigrated from Russia to Hamburg in the 1990s; both parents were Soviet pro tennis players.

His Parents

Father: Alexander Zverev Sr., born 22 August 1960 — Soviet/Russian pro tennis player; Sascha's coach.

Mother: Irina Zvereva, born 28 April 1967 — Soviet/Russian pro tennis coach.

His Brother

Mischa Zverev, born 22 August 1987 — elder brother; ATP tennis player (career-high No. 25).

His Ex-Girlfriend: Brenda Patea

Brenda Patea — German model. Ex-girlfriend; mother of his daughter.

Their Daughter

Mayla Zverev, born March 2021 — daughter with Brenda Patea.

His Girlfriend: Sophia Thomalla

Sophia Thomalla, born 6 October 1989 — German actress. Together with Sascha since October 2021.

The Zverev Family Tree at a Glance

Father: Alexander Zverev Sr. (b. 22 August 1960) — Soviet tennis pro.

Mother: Irina Zvereva (b. 28 April 1967) — Soviet tennis coach.

Brother: Mischa Zverev (b. 22 August 1987) — ATP tennis player.

Ex-Girlfriend (child's mother): Brenda Patea — German model.

Girlfriend: Sophia Thomalla (b. 6 October 1989) — German actress.

Daughter: Mayla Zverev (b. March 2021).

Alexander Zverev:

  • Born 20 April 1997, Hamburg
  • Junior world No. 1; 2014 Australian Open juniors champion
  • Turned pro 2013 at 16
  • Grand Slam finals: US Open 2020 (lost to Thiem), French Open 2024 (lost to Alcaraz), Australian Open 2025 (lost to Sinner)
  • ATP Finals: 2018, 2021 champion
  • 24 ATP singles titles
  • Olympic gold: Tokyo 2020 (defeated Djokovic, then Khachanov)
  • Career-high ATP No. 2: June 2024
  • Domestic abuse allegations (ex-partner Olya Sharypova): investigated 2020-2022; ATP found no violations. German court closed 2023.

What the Zverev Family Story Teaches Us

Two Soviet-era pro tennis parents. An elder brother also an ATP pro. A daughter from a prior relationship. A current relationship with a German actress. A career that produced Olympic gold and multiple Grand Slam finals.

For every family — large or small, famous or otherwise — the Zverev story carries the same lesson. Some tennis families produce two ATP-level brothers.

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