WATCH: Alexander Zverev breaks down in tears after winning first Tour title on home soil and 20th of his career

Alexander Zverev claimed his first title of the season on his home soil in Hamburg.

WATCH: Alexander Zverev breaks down in tears after winning first Tour title on home soil and 20th of his career

Alexander Zverev (Source : Twitter)

Alexander Zverev has finally claimed his first title on home soil, as he won the Hamburg Open title on Sunday. This is the German’s 20th career title, and first title of the season. The 2020 US Open finalist has been through a lot of ups and downs over the last 12 months, but this victory is certainly a step in the right direction.

Alexander Zverev defeated Laslo Djere in straight sets in the final to end a dominant week on home soil. He claimed the title without dropping even one set throughout the tournament. The German cut into an emotional figure after winning the championship point, as one could finally see some relief and satisfaction on his face.

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Alexander Zverev was out on the sidelines for the second half of the 2022 season, as he suffered a horrific injury in the French Open semifinals against Rafael Nadal. He showed glimpses of returning to his best form in 2023, however, he failed to have a considerable impact until the Hamburg Open.

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Alexander Zverev cuts into an emotional figure after claiming his first title of the season

Alexander Zverev (Source : Twitter)
Alexander Zverev (Source : Twitter)

Alexander Zverev reached the semifinals of a couple of tournaments this season. However, he failed to make it any further, with his best result being a semifinal appearance at the 2023 French Open. The 2020 Tokyo Olympics gold medalist will certainly enter the American hard-court swing season with a newfound confidence.

Seeded fourth in Hamburg, Alexander Zverev proved too good for Laslo Djere in the finals. The first set was a tightly contested affair, with Zverev getting the final break to win the set 7-5. However, the second set was one-way traffic, as he broke the Serbian’s serve twice to claim the title.

Alexander Zverev will be hopeful of doing well in the upcoming hard-court season. He has a good record in tournaments like the Cincinnati Open, and the US Open. He claimed the Cincinnati Masters title in 2021, defeating Andrey Rublev in the finals. The German also came close to winning his first Grand Slam title at the US Open in 2020, as he led Dominic Thiem by two sets in the finals.

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