Zverev Recognised For Rankings Milestone

Teenager Alexander Zverev was presented with a special award on Monday in Rotterdam, recognising his first year-end Top 100 finish in the Emirates ATP Rankings in 2015.

Receiving his award from ATP Tour Manager, Fernando Sanchez, 18-year-old Zverev said, “It’s a big milestone. To get this award at only 18 years of age is big for me. It’s a really big stepping stone for any tennis player, finishing the year in the Top 100. I feel good. I’ve been playing well the past couple of weeks. Coming into this big tournament, I feel comfortable. I can do well here as well.”

Zverev was named the 2015 Emirates ATP Star of Tomorrow after finishing last season as the youngest player inside the Top 100. The German comes into the ABN AMRO World Tennis Tournament at a career-high World No. 70 after reaching the semi-finals in Montpellier last week (l. to Mathieu).

Zverev will open his campaign at this ATP World Tour 500 indoor hard-court tournament against Canada’s Vasek Pospisil.