**Alexander Zverev Advances to Vienna Open Final; Girlfriend Sophia Thomalla Shows Support with New Puppy**
Alexander Zverev is currently competing at the 2025 Vienna Open, showcasing his impressive form on the court. The German star battled past Lorenzo Musetti in straight sets to set up a highly anticipated final against Jannik Sinner in Austria.
As Zverev continues his campaign, his girlfriend, Sophia Thomalla, has been by his side, showing her support alongside their adorable new pup. Zverev, a devoted ‘dog dad’ for several years, has an expanding furry family. Since 2018, the 28-year-old has been the proud owner of Lövik, a teacup poodle. In 2019, during a visit to a shelter in Miami, he adopted Pop, a terrier mix rescue.
Most recently, the World No. 3 and Sophia welcomed another member to their family—a dachshund puppy named ‘Mishka.’ Sophia took to Instagram to share a heartwarming snap of Mishka engrossed in watching the tennis star on TV during his Vienna Open matches.
Zverev and Thomalla have been dating since 2020, often making public appearances together. Sophia frequently attends Alexander’s matches and is vocal about their relationship, frequently giving fans glimpses into their day-to-day life.
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**Zverev Reflects on Tough Battle Against Musetti and Prepares for Sinner Showdown**
Alexander Zverev has enjoyed a strong run at the Vienna Open. After opening his campaign with wins over Jacob Fearnley and Matteo Arnaldi, he advanced through the quarterfinals courtesy of a walkover against Tallon Griekspoor. In the semifinals, he outplayed Lorenzo Musetti in straight sets.
Sharing his thoughts in an on-court interview after the match, Zverev said,
“In many ways, this has been my best match of the week. He was definitely the best opponent. Lorenzo has been playing fantastic tennis this year and is very tricky. He doesn’t allow you to play beautiful tennis easily, using a lot of variety and different shots. It was difficult, but I’m obviously very happy I got it done in the end and in straight sets.”
Looking ahead to the final against Jannik Sinner, the former champion commented,
“Yeah, it’s going to be a great challenge. I’m looking forward to playing one of the two best players in the world and seeing where my level really is.”
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**Head-to-Head: Zverev vs. Sinner**
Alexander Zverev and Jannik Sinner have faced off seven times in their careers. Currently, Zverev holds a slight edge in their head-to-head record at 4-3. However, Sinner has won their past two encounters, including their recent Australian Open final earlier this year, setting the stage for an exciting rematch at the Vienna Open.
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