HEARTWARMING: Sophia Thomalla’s Proposal by Alexander Zverev Ten years into a relationship

The professional tennis player is dating Sophia Thomalla, a fellow German native, who has been linked to the athlete since 2020.

Since then, they’ve made several public appearances together. Thomalla often posts sweet tributes to Zverev on social media, while he mainly keeps his profile dedicated to tennis-related photos.

However, the pro tennis player — who achieved a career-high ATP ranking of No. 2 in 2022 — speaks highly of Thomalla during interviews, specifically gushing about the importance of being in a relationship and having someone by his side.

“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,” Zverev told a German tennis magazine in December 2021. “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.”

She was born and raised in Germany

Thomella is a German native, born in East Berlin on Oct. 6, 1989. Her parents, mom Simone Thomalla and dad André Vetters, are actors.

Throughout her childhood, she lived in Cologne, Kleinmachnow and Gelsenkirchen, in addition to Berlin. Later, she moved back to her home city where she grew up.

She’s a model and actress

Similar to her parents, Thomella pursued a career in the entertainment industry as model, actress and television presenter. She amassed fame in her native country, landing several gigs across German TV shows and movies.

Among her many credits include hosting a local adaptation of Are You the One?, a dating game show that originally premiered on MTV in the U.S. in 2014. The series brings together 20 single men and women looking to find love.

TV and film aside, Thomella entertains her million-plus followers on Instagram. She often posts photos of her travels, career updates, modeling campaigns, love life and her other day-to-day happenings.