At the Mexican Open in Acapulco, German tennis star Alexander Zverev teamed up with Brazil’s Marcelo Melo to secure the doubles championship, defeating Robert Galloway and Alexander Erler in straight sets. This Marcelo Melo doubles victory highlighted their long-standing partnership, as the pair clinched the title with a 6-3, 6-4 win.
Following the final, Zverev shared a heartfelt moment with his four-year-old daughter, Mayla, who was present to witness her father’s success. Zverev’s affection for his daughter was clear as he greeted her warmly after lifting the trophy.
Zverev’s Daughter Attends Mexican Open Final in Acapulco
Ranked world No. 4, Zverev also competed in the singles tournament as the top seed. He won his opening match against Corentin Moutet convincingly but was eliminated in the subsequent round by Serbia’s Miomir Kecmanović, with a scoreline of 6-3, 6-7(3), 7-6(4).
While his singles campaign ended earlier than hoped, Zverev excelled in doubles alongside Melo. They progressed through rounds by defeating Santiago González and David Pel in the round of 16, Miguel Ángel Reyes-Varela and Nuno Borges in the quarterfinal, and Rafael Jodar with Rodrigo Pacheco Mendez in the semifinal before their final triumph.
After the championship victory, Zverev eagerly made his way to the stands, where Mayla was watching alongside his mother and their pet dog, Mishka, creating a touching family moment captured and shared on social media.
Longstanding Friendship Underpins Doubles Success
Zverev expressed his enthusiasm about the victory and the special bond with his partner.
“Marcelo has been my best friend for over 10 years now, and we finally won a tournament. We have been in a couple of finals and we finally did it. So it’s special.”
?Alexander Zverev, Tennis Player
Marcelo Melo, celebrating his 42nd doubles tour title, echoed similar sentiments about their partnership and support system.
“Thanks to Sascha’s family, it’s amazing. We have known each other for almost 10 years now, they’re always together, supporting. Sascha, thank you to you as well.”
?Marcelo Melo, Tennis Player
Zverev’s Desire to Shield Daughter from Spotlight
Alexander Zverev welcomed his daughter Mayla in 2021 with his former partner, German model Brenda Patea. He has spoken candidly about his intention to provide Mayla with a normal childhood away from public scrutiny. During the Mexican Open, he shared,
“I try to keep her away from the spotlight. I want her to be a normal child, growing up with a normal life. I try to keep her out of social media, all the Instagrammie stuff. It’s nice that she comes more and more.”
This thoughtful approach underlines Zverev’s commitment to safeguarding his family life despite his high-profile career.
Beyond Tennis: Zverev’s Commitment to Helping Children with Diabetes
Outside of the tennis court, the German athlete manages type 1 diabetes and uses his platform to support children affected by the condition through his foundation. His philanthropic efforts emphasize his desire to make a meaningful difference beyond sport, inspiring hope and care for those facing similar health challenges.
