Is Alexander Zverev Diabetic?

Last Modified Feb 26, 2025 10:50 GMT
Alexander Zverev. Source: Getty Image
Alexander Zverev

Alexander Zverev, a star in men’s tennis was born on April 20, 1997, in Germany. Sascha has a world ranking of No. 2 (career-high) as of February 2025. Over the years, Alexander Zverev's prowess on the court has been underlined by his accomplishments, including winning the Nitto ATP Finals in 2018 and 2021. His biggest triumph came at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, where he won the gold.

His Grand Slam achievements include reaching the final of the 2025 Australian Open, the 2024 French Open and the 2020 US Open and the semifinals of the French Open in (2021, 2022, and 2023).

With 23 ATP Tour singles titles and two doubles titles under his belt, Zverev's versatile skills and unwavering dedication remain to make him a force to be reckoned with. As he continues to strive for greatness, Zverev's journey is proof of his passion, adaptability, and implacable pursuit of excellence.

Zverev started the current season by reaching his maiden Australian Open final after Novak Djokovic retired from the tournament due to a torn muscle. In the final, he faced defeat against No. 1 Jannik Sinner by 6-3, 7-6, 6-3. For making it to the tournament finals, he received approximately A$1.9 million in prize money.

Does Alexander Zverev Have Diabetes?

Alexander Zverev has been diagnosed with type I diabetes. Diagnosed with a chronic condition at just three years old, he has bravely shared the challenges he faced during his journey to the Paris semifinals. Zverev disclosed that he'd take insulin injections off the court, occasionally using his restroom breaks for the same. He also stressed the confusion caused by supervisors giving different instructions daily.

Also Read: Is Alexander Zverev Russian or German?

In 2022, the German player openly shared his diagnosis of type 1 diabetes. In 2019, Zverev faced scrutiny when he seemed to check a device in his gear bag during matches — a move that was questioned for potentially breaking rules against phone communication. However, the device was later revealed to be a glucose monitor. Zverev has a special allowance from the International Tennis Integrity Agency to use insulin, which is normally prohibited by WADA, to manage his blood sugar.

In his ATP matches, Zverev sometimes administers his medication on the court during breaks, and he has now been given the same permission at Roland Garros as well.

Also Read: Alexander Zverev Net Worth

FAQs on Alexander Zverev health

A. Yes, Alexander Zverev was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at the age of three.

A. Alexander Zverev suffered an ankle injury during his Roland Garros semi-final in 2022. He underwent a surgery to repair his ligaments.

A. Alexander Zverev turned pro in 2013.

A. Alexander Zverev is currently 27 years old as of February 2025. He was born on 20 April 1997.

A. No, Alexander Zverev is yet to win a Grand Slam title, as of February 2025.

A. Jannik Sinner won the 2025 Australian Open men's singles final, registering a win over German sensation Alexander Zverev in straight sets.

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