Alexander Zverev will represent Team Germany for the first time in two years at the 2025 Davis Cup Finals.
The 28-year-old is the highest-ranked player set to compete in Bologna, as Zverev sets his sights on Davis Cup glory.
He last played at the Davis Cup in 2023, winning one of his two singles matches against Switzerland.
Zverev hasn’t been afraid to vocalise his thoughts about the new Davis Cup format, claiming the event is now an ‘exhibition’.
During Team Germany’s pre-tournament press conference, Zverev shared why he decided to compete this year, despite his recent comments.
Alexander Zverev ‘truly believes’ Germany can win the Davis Cup
The German was bullish about his team’s chances in Bologna.
“I love this team. I understand everybody’s not getting younger. We all want to have success together. We only have a couple more years left to do that within this formation. This is why I’m here,” said Zverev.
“I truly believe that we have a great team. I truly believe we have a team that we can win this thing with.
“I’m looking forward to competing together with these guys.”
Team Germany
- Michael Kohlmann (Captain)
- Alexander Zverev
- Jan-Lennard Struff
- Yannick Hanfmann
- Kevin Krawietz
- Tim Putz
Zverev also spoke about the format of the Davis Cup Finals, which will feature eight teams playing in Bologna, Italy.
“I’m very happy to be with this team. I said it before. The only reason I’m here is because of this team,” he said.
“I still say, and I will keep saying, that I prefer the old format of the Davis Cup.
“I always said it, and I will continue saying it. I think it was history. I think it was a big part of playing the home and away matches.”
The Davis Cup format changed in 2019, removing home-and-away ties in favor of a ‘Finals’ event at one specific venue.
It seems unlikely that the format will change any time soon, leaving Zverev to deal with the Davis Cup in its current state.
But how well has the German performed at the ‘World Cup of Tennis’ throughout his career to date?
Alexander Zverev’s Davis Cup record
The 28-year-old has played 14 singles matches at the Davis Cup throughout his career, winning nine and losing five.
- 2016 Davis Cup WG 1R [LOSS] vs Lukas Rosol (Czechia)
- 2016 Davis Cup WG 1R [LOSS] vs Tomas Berdych (Czechia)
- 2017 Davis Cup WG 1R [LOSS] vs Steve Darcis (Belgium)
- 2017 Davis Cup WG 1R [WIN] vs Arthur De Greef (Belgium)
- 2018 Davis Cup WG 1R [WIN] vs Nick Kyrgios (Australia)
- 2018 Davis Cup WG 1R [WIN] vs Alex de Minaur (Australia)
- 2018 Davis Cup WG QF [LOSS] vs Rafael Nadal (Spain)
- 2018 Davis Cup WG QF [WIN] vs David Ferrer (Spain)
- 2019 Davis Cup Q 1R [WIN] vs Gabor Borsos (Hungary)
- 2019 Davis Cup Q 1R [WIN] vs Peter Nagy (Hungary)
- 2022 Davis Cup Q 1R [WIN] vs Thiago Monteiro (Brazil)
- 2022 Davis Cup Q 1R [WIN] vs Thiago Seyboth Wild (Brazil)
- 2023 Davis Cup Q 1R [LOSS] vs Marc Andrea Huesler (Switzerland)
- 2023 Davis Cup Q 1R [WIN] vs Stan Wawrinka (Switzerland)
Zverev has never been past the semifinals of the Davis Cup, something he’ll be looking to achieve for the first time in 2025.
Searching for a spot in the semifinals, Zverev and Team Germany will take on Argentina on Thursday, November 20.
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