Alexander Zverev’s girlfriend, Sophia Thomalla, couldn’t resist playfully teasing the German tennis star after he confidently declared that he’s “always on time.” The lighthearted exchange unfolded on social media as Zverev shared a behind-the-scenes video from Turin, where he’s competing in the 2025 ATP Finals.
Sophia Thomalla Hilariously Calls Out Alexander Zverev’s Claim About Being ‘Always on Time’
Zverev arrived in Italy looking sharp both on and off the court, opening his campaign with a straight-sets victory over American tennis star Ben Shelton, 6-3, 7-6(6), in 93 minutes. Competing in the Björn Borg Group alongside defending champion Jannik Sinner, Shelton, and Félix Auger-Aliassime, the two-time ATP Finals winner (2018 and 2021) began his quest for a third year-end crown with confidence.
Off the court, however, the 28-year-old found himself at the center of a humorous debate about his punctuality, one that even his girlfriend couldn’t let slide. In the video shared on his Instagram, the German tennis star was seen getting ready in his hotel room for a media day photoshoot. Midway through the clip, a team member jokingly exclaimed, “Oh my god, you might actually be on time.”
Zverev, laughing, defended himself by saying, “I am so on time. What do you mean? I’m always on time. That’s such a myth that I’m not on time for things. The thing is, I used to be very late when I was younger. And there’s no way for me to get rid of that image that I’m always late. I’m always on time now.”
Not missing the opportunity for a playful jab, Thomalla dropped a hilarious comment under the post: “If you’re always being on time, then I am the Queen of England ????????.”
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Thomalla, a well-known model and TV presenter in Germany, has been dating Zverev since mid-2020. The two have often appeared together at various events, with Thomalla frequently cheering him on during major tournaments.
Looking ahead, the word No. 3 will now take on second-seeded Sinner in the second round-robin. This will be their 10th meeting on the ATP Tour, with the Italian holding a 5-4 head-to-head record. They last met at the 2025 Paris Masters semifinals, where the Italian won 6-0, 6-1. In the third round-robin match, Zevrev will take on eighth seed Auger-Aliassime.