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Wimbledon 2025: Why Alexander Zverev is unreachable even for Sophia Thomalla
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Wimbledon 2025: Why Alexander Zverev is unreachable even for Sophia Thomalla

From Der Spiegel · () German

Translated from German, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • German tennis player Alexander Zverev is maintaining a strict phone ban during Grand Slam tournaments, including his current Wimbledon campaign.
  • Zverev stated he does not speak to anyone during these periods, emphasizing the stability of his relationship with his girlfriend, Sophia Thomalla.
  • He aims to win his second Grand Slam title at Wimbledon against Jannik Sinner, with the match available for free streaming.

Alexander Zverev is keeping his phone switched off throughout the Wimbledon tournament, a practice he has maintained for years during Grand Slam events. The German tennis star explained that he avoids communication with everyone during these crucial periods, highlighting the resilience of his relationship with girlfriend Sophia Thomalla. "We survive two weeks without each other," Zverev remarked after reaching the Wimbledon final, describing their relationship as "relatively stable."

This digital detox mirrors his approach during his French Open victory earlier in June. Thomalla, a TV presenter, is not present at Wimbledon, similar to her absence in Paris. She typically joins him after major tournament wins or when her professional commitments allow. The couple publicly confirmed their relationship in October 2021.

We survive two weeks without each other. We have a relatively stable relationship.

— Alexander ZverevAlexander Zverev explaining his communication habits during Grand Slam tournaments.

Zverev is set to compete for his second Grand Slam title on Sunday against defending champion Jannik Sinner of Italy. The match will be streamed live, with Amazon offering free access to the broadcast, according to the company's announcement.

My phone has been turned off for years during Grand Slam tournaments.

— Alexander ZverevAlexander Zverev discussing his consistent practice of abstaining from phone use during major tennis events.
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Originally published by Der Spiegel in German. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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