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The Irish Sun
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Alexander Zverev's girlfriend's Wimbledon no-show explained after he admitted he felt ‘alone' and 'empty' before exit
ALEXANDER ZVEREV'S girlfriend missed his shock first-round Wimbledon exit. And the German bad-boy admitted he might need therapy after he felt "alone" and "empty" during his early exit. 5 Alexander Zverev crashed out of Wimbledon in the first round and admitted he may need therapy Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 5 His girlfriend Sophia Thomalla was doing some filming back home in Germany this week Credit: Splash Controversial Zverev became the But the According to news outlet And Zverev, 28, who has been at the READ MORE ON WIMBLEDON He said: 'I feel very alone out there at times. I struggle mentally. 'I'm trying to find ways to get out of this hole but keep finding myself back in it. 'Generally speaking, I feel quite alone in life at the moment, which is not very nice.' Unheralded Rinderknech showed no mercy, falling forward to lie face-first on the turf in sheer joy after he unleashed a mid-court backhand pass to secure the biggest victory of his career. Most read in Tennis CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS And a devastated 'I've been through a lot of difficulties. I've never felt this empty before. Celebrities arrive for day three of Wimbledon, including Thomas Tuchel and Dave Grohl 5 Wimbledon 2025 LIVE - 'Just lacking joy, just lacking joy in everything that I do. It's not necessarily about tennis. Just lacking joy outside of tennis, as well. 'Even when I'm winning, even when I'm Zverev lost his third Grand Slam final at the Australian Open in January. But he has struggled for form since - wasting his chance to become the world No1 during Jannik Sinner's drugs ban, suffering a string of shock defeats to players with far lower rankings before his Wimbledon upset. 5 Thomalla has been a regular courtside for Zverev in recent years Credit: Getty 5 Thomalla used to date Loris Karius before getting with Zverev in 2020 Credit: Getty
Daily Mirror
30-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Alexander Zverev's WAG has eight-year age gap and called out his bedroom habits
Alexander Zverev has been dating Sophia Thomalla since 2021, and the two have let slip details about their relationship over the years, including the Wimbledon tennis star's bedroom habits Tennis superstar Alexander Zverev has been dating German model, actress and television presenter Sophia Thomalla since 2021. The 35-year-old can often be seen cheering on Olympic gold medallist Zverev, 28, courtside. While Germany's Zverev hasn't had much luck in Grand Slam finals, playing second fiddle at the US Open, French Open and Australian Open in recent times, he has an ever-present voice of support in the form of his long-term girlfriend, Thomalla. The former German Playboy model met Zverev through a mutual friend and hit it off right away. The pair, who are separated in age by almost eight years, have been an item for some time, and Thomalla will likely soon head to SW19 to cheer on her beau once more. Zverev hasn't enjoyed the best of runs at Wimbledon. He has never made it further than the fourth round, reaching this stage three times but falling just short of a quarter-final berth. However, he arrives in west London on the back of a run to the Australian Open final in January. Speaking in 2021, the German touched on the support system that enables him to perform at his best, and cited girlfriend Thomalla as someone who backs him to the bitter end. "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 Tennis Magazin in December 2021. "I play extremely well with her behind me and I hope that will continue to be the case." Thomalla has been involved in some high-profile relationships in the past and was married to Norwegian singer Andy LaPlegua from 2016 until 2017. She later dated former Liverpool goalkeeper Loris Karius, who met the model during his loan spell with Turkish side Besiktas from 2018 until 2020. The 35-year-old is known for several roles across German TV shows, particularly the local adaptation of MTV's dating game show, 'Are You the One?' Despite being seven years younger than her partner, Thomalla insists that this fact isn't something that is dwelt on, as she told RTL: "I don't think anything of it. It doesn't really matter to me, and it was clear to me from the start that people are suspicious. Even if it had only lasted a month, it wouldn't have mattered to me." Thomalla often takes to social media in support of Zverev, posting pictures of the two for her 1.4million Instagram followers. When Zverev claimed an ATP 500 title in Munich this April, she wrote next to a photo of her partner and his new trophy: "All the support paid off." On his way to the final in Melbourne earlier this year, the pair's unique bond was on full display when the secret handshake that they do before matches was picked up on by commentator Jim Courier. After Zverev's quarter-final win against American Tommy Paul, Courier spoke to the German and replayed his and his girlfriend's routine on the big screen, prompting the 28-year-old to reply: "What are you doing to me? "I just played for four hours... I mean, we have been together for three and a half years now. Look, man, you got to understand we are German, this is the coolest version of German that you can be. This is the top of German coolness; it does not go any further than that. We did it, we did it well." However, one of the two-time ATP Tour Finals winner's superstitions isn't so welcomed by his other half. Thomalla touched on Zverev's bedroom habits and revealed: "Superstition is a sign of weakness. "Because you cling to certain rituals just because you don't have faith in yourself. Every evening, before he goes to bed, he goes to the toilet three times, and then back to bed. "Back and forth like that. And then the chains are put in place. I get the urge to cry every night and think to myself: Now, just come to bed!" Yet, while he may drive her crazy sometimes, a social media post from 2022 details the couple's loved-up state. Thomalla posted on Instagram in honour of her partner's charity: "Alex Zverev, you are beautiful inside and out. I couldn't be prouder of you."
Yahoo
23-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Social media reacts to Alabama flipping 4-star quarterback from Big 12 program
On Tuesday afternoon, the Alabama Crimson Tide received some surprise news when 2026 quarterback prospect Jett Thomalla announced that he was flipping his commitment to the program from the Iowa State Cyclones. A commitment to Iowa State since April of 2025, Thomalla, a four-star prospect, is currently considered as the nation's No. 232 overall player according to the 247Sports Composite recruiting rankings, as well as the No. 16 quarterback nationally in the class out of Nebraska. There, Thomalla attends Millard South High School, and also ranks as the state's top 2026 recruit regardless of position. Advertisement This past season as a junior, Thomalla also left his mark on the football field for Millard South by completing 69.6% of passes for 3,664 yards and a 47:3 TD:INT ratio across 12 games. Following the commitment of Thomalla to Alabama, the Crimson Tide have likely now secured their quarterback in the 2026 recruiting class, and in the process, have brought their number of current commits in the cycle to seven total. Here are some reactions on social media Tuesday to Thomalla officially flipping his commitment from Iowa State to Alabama. Contact/Follow us @RollTideWire on X, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Alabama news, notes and opinion. This article originally appeared on Roll Tide Wire: Alabama football reactions to Jett Thomalla flipping from Iowa State
USA Today
18-06-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Where Alabama commit Jett Thomalla sits in 2025 Elite 11 Finals Day 1 rankings
Where Alabama commit Jett Thomalla sits in 2025 Elite 11 Finals Day 1 rankings This past Tuesday, the Alabama Crimson Tide landed a commitment from 2026 quarterback prospect Jett Thomalla, who flipped to the program from Iowa State. A four-star prospect, Thomalla is one of the nation's top 2026 quarterbacks, and as a result, is one of the numerous names who is also out in Los Angeles, California this week participating in the 2025 Elite 11 Finals. An event that Alabama is certainly familiar with as well, Thomalla is apparently impressing against some of the best high school quarterbacks in the country, as the Crimson Tide's newest commitment currently sits in the No. 9 spot in the official Elite 11 Finals Day 1 rankings. A multi-day event lasting from June 17-19, Thomalla is looking to become the third consecutive Alabama commit to win Elite 11 MVP, joining Keelon Russell (2024) and Julian Sayin (2023). Sayin won the Elite 11 MVP while he was an Alabama commit, and later transferred to Ohio State. Other Alabama commits to win Elite 11 MVP include Tua Tagovailoa (2016), Blake Barnett (2014), and Brodie Croyle (2000). Contact/Follow us @RollTideWire on X, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Alabama news, notes and opinion.
USA Today
17-06-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Social media reacts to Alabama flipping 4-star quarterback from Big 12 program
Social media reacts to Alabama flipping 4-star quarterback from Big 12 program On Tuesday afternoon, the Alabama Crimson Tide received some surprise news when 2026 quarterback prospect Jett Thomalla announced that he was flipping his commitment to the program from the Iowa State Cyclones. A commitment to Iowa State since April of 2025, Thomalla, a four-star prospect, is currently considered as the nation's No. 232 overall player according to the 247Sports Composite recruiting rankings, as well as the No. 16 quarterback nationally in the class out of Nebraska. There, Thomalla attends Millard South High School, and also ranks as the state's top 2026 recruit regardless of position. This past season as a junior, Thomalla also left his mark on the football field for Millard South by completing 69.6% of passes for 3,664 yards and a 47:3 TD:INT ratio across 12 games. Following the commitment of Thomalla to Alabama, the Crimson Tide have likely now secured their quarterback in the 2026 recruiting class, and in the process, have brought their number of current commits in the cycle to seven total. Here are some reactions on social media Tuesday to Thomalla officially flipping his commitment from Iowa State to Alabama. Contact/Follow us @RollTideWire on X, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Alabama news, notes and opinion.
