ALEXANDER ZVEREV is dating TV actress and former model Sophia Thomalla. The pair have been together since 2021, after Zverev split from ex-girlfriend Olga Sharypova. They are regularly seen together on tour and Zverev has spoken fondly of the support he receives from his partner.
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Sophia, 35, is seven years older than the tennis star and also hails from Germany. She was once a Playboy model and in 2010 was ranked third in the list of FHM's Sexiest Women. Now she appears on TV in a number of roles, either as an actress or as a presenter on shows like Are You the One? - an MTV dating show in Germany.
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Sophia has an interesting dating history too and was in a relationship with heavy metal rock singer Till Lindemann of Rammstein fame between 2011-2015. After that she married another singer, Andy LaPlegua, in 2016 but divorced a year later. The actress also dated former Liverpool and Newcastle star Loris Karius and lived with him in Istanbul, Turkey while he played for Beikstas.
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Sophia and Zverev announced their relationship in 2021, and it has had a positive influence for the world number three. CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS. He said: “I think for tennis players it is always very important who you have next to you. Sophia is someone who gives me peace and security.
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“I play extremely well with her behind me and I hope that will continue to be the case next year and maybe even better. I haven’t achieved all of my goals yet.”. The pair recently captured attention for a unique handshake they shared in the locker room at the Australian Open.
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