Alexander Mikhailovich Zverev[1] (Russian: Александр Михайлович Зверев, born 22 January 1960) is a former professional tennis player from Russia who competed for the Soviet Union.[2]
Zverev was a bronze medalist in the men's singles event at the 1983 Summer Universiade and won a singles gold medal at the Friendship Games, which were held in 1984. He did better than two years earlier at the 1985 Summer Universiade, winning both the singles gold medal and the doubles gold medal, partnering Sergi Leonyuk, with whom he was also a gold medalist in the 1986 Goodwill Games.[3]
He played his final Davis Cup tie in 1987 and retired having taken part in 36 rubbers, from which he won 18. One of those was a doubles win over the Czechoslovak pairing of Libor Pimek and Tomáš Šmíd, the latter ranked number one in the world for doubles at the time.[5]
Three time Soviet champion in men's singles and 4 time winner in men's doubles.[6]
Personal life
In 1991, Zverev and his wife, professional tennis player Irina Zvereva, relocated to Germany.[7] They are parents to tennis players Alexander and Mischa who both represent Germany on the ATP Tour.[8]