Alexander Zverev’s girlfriend Sophia Thomalla is showing quiet support for the tennis star as he pursues his first Grand Slam title at the 2026 French Open final against Flavio Cobolli on June 7. The German model and actress, 36, has kept a notably low profile throughout the tournament, steering clear of the spotlight while remaining a steady presence in Zverev’s corner.
Thomalla has maintained her subtle approach to supporting her boyfriend through social media, rarely posting directly about Zverev on her 1.4 million-follower Instagram account. Instead, she channels her encouragement through their shared dog, Mishka, whose account posted a heart emoji and “Papa ❤️” in response to Zverev’s semifinal victory photo. Mishka is in Paris with Zverev, having checked into Hotel de Berri together, though Thomalla herself has not yet been spotted at Roland Garros.
Zverev has long credited his girlfriend with providing crucial emotional support. “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,” he told a German tennis magazine in December 2021. The couple celebrated their fifth anniversary in April on Zverev’s 29th birthday, with Thomalla posting a carousel of photos of him asleep with Mishka and joking, “Happy Birthday my love ❤️ Thank you for these 5 THRILLING years.”
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This is Zverev’s fourth career Grand Slam final. He has finished runner-up three times: at the 2024 French Open (losing to Carlos Alcaraz in a two-set lead), the 2020 U.S. Open, and the 2025 Australian Open. His opponent, Flavio Cobolli, is the No. 10 seed and making his first Grand Slam final appearance. Despite being rivals on court, Zverev and Cobolli are friends off it. “For me, he’s just a nice person,” Zverev told reporters. “He has a good heart.”
Sources
- Men’s Journal — Zverev’s quotes about Cobolli, details of Thomalla’s quiet support, Zverev’s previous quote about Sophia giving him peace and security, and information about his past Grand Slam final losses.
- Heavy.com — Details about Thomalla keeping a low profile, her use of Mishka’s Instagram account to show support, the couple’s fifth anniversary celebration, and Mishka being in Paris with Zverev.
