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Alexander Zverev is in a spirit to “win or die.” With an incredible victory against Tiafoe, this ATP star managed to compensate for his doubles loss against Team World. As the German unleashed his incredible skill on the court, his girlfriend Sophia Thomalla couldn’t help but be smitten by it. Sharing a snippet of the match, the German supermodel showcased her intense admiration for her beau and posed a great question: Did Zverev’s brilliance help Team Europe win their fifth Laver Cup title?

Zverev’s girlfriend, Sophia Thomalla, cherished her boyfriend’s incredible talent that kept Team Europe’s hope alive in the ongoing Laver Cup. The German player overpowered Frances Tiafoe 6-7(5), 7-5, and 10-5 to help Team Europe secure three points, keeping them in the tournament. Following that, they won three matches out of four on the tournament’s third day and secured the title. In a match lasting two hours and 34 minutes, the ATP star delivered an incredible performance in a crowd-packed Uber Arena.

Thomalla couldn’t help but live her beau’s incredible winning moment from the match as she captured and shared the clip on her official Instagram story tagging the Laver Cup. Zverev served an incredible ace, securing the win for his team. Afterward, he punched the air in delight and joyfully exclaimed, “Let’s go!” while looking at his teammates. For Thomalla, it was a one-of-a-kind moment, witnessing her beau’s skills and the spirit of Team Europe.

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This German model and TV presenter has been a strong supporter of Alexander Zverev’s professional career. Three days ago, she shared an interesting moment from the ongoing Laver Cup doubles, where Zverev and Alcaraz’s Team Europe faced off against Team World’s Taylor Fritz and Ben Shelton. While Zverev couldn’t win against Fritz and Shelton, his girlfriend remained supportive throughout the match. Thomalla shared a moment where Zverev anticipated a shot while Alcaraz hit a backhand.

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While Thomalla seemed over the moon witnessing the victory, Zverev revealed how intensely he manifested this win for Team Europe. The Laver Cup’s media publication revealed his words, which echoed his determination to ensure his team won the tournament.

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After winning the match against Tiafoe, Zverev seemed more confident and explained how he made it this far through his dedication. “It was a win or die tie for us and I knew that I had to put all my energy and effort in and the team helped me so much with a lot of great coaching, I had to fight for myself, for the team, for everybody in the stadium, and I’m glad that I came out with the win, It’s so special, we obviously have one goal and that’s to win here,” said the ATP star. The German praised the crowd for their support and revealed how “special that it’s in Germany.”

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For Zverev, the Laver Cup has always been special. The reason? The opportunity to play in front of icons like Roger Federer and Boris Becker. Now that he secured a grand win at the Group Stage, it was a special moment for him.

Sophia Thomalla’s incredible support for Zverev shows how the German rebounded from his loss in doubles to help his team move forward in singles. While the ATP star’s talent is undeniable, Thomalla’s cheers showcase their lovely relationship, blooming with positivity.