Zverev receives dachshund puppy as French Open victory gift
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 8, 2026, 1:25 PM
Last updated Jun 8, 2026
Alexander Zverev won his first major title at the French Open. To celebrate, his girlfriend Sophia Thomalla surprised him with a 15-week-old dachshund puppy named Buba before his after-match party on Sunday. Thomalla shared that Zverev, a known dog lover, initially spent significant time with the new puppy, causing them to be late for dinner. This addition joins their other dog, Mishka, in their growing family.
- •Zverev won the French Open, marking his first major title.
- •Sophia Thomalla gifted him a 15-week-old dachshund named Buba.
- •Zverev is known for his love of dogs.
- •They also have another dog named Mishka.
- •The surprise occurred before his post-match celebrations.
- 1:25 PMYahoo Sports — Puppy love as French Open winner Zverev gifted dog by girlfriend
"Alexander Zverev's present for winning the French Open was a dachshund puppy. His girlfriend, German TV presenter Sophia Thomalla, surprised him before his after-match party on Sunday with a new family member.
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