Alexander Zverev's girlfriend Sophia gushes over German adorably playing with their dog Mishka

Alexander Zverev's girlfriend, Sophia Thomalla, shared an adorable photo of the German star cuddling their new dog, Mischka. The couple has been together since around 2020–2021.

Zverev wrapped up his season at the Davis Cup Finals in Bologna, where he helped Germany reach the semifinals. They eventually fell short in a close encounter against Spain.

Sophia posted the wholesome moment on Instagram, giving fans a glimpse of Zverev’s sweet bond with their dog. She captioned the post with a heartfelt message for her followers.

"It's called passion," Sophia Thomalla said lightheartedly

Alexander Zverev with his dog Mishka - Image Source - @sophiathomalla Instagram

Sophia is often seen cheering for Zverev on the ATP Tour. She is a well-known TV host, actress, and model in Germany.

In an interview with German outlet BILD, Zverev recalled the moment he felt it was necessary to get a new dog. He also spoke about his growing connection with Mischka.

"Sophia always had a dog, who unfortunately passed away this year. At one point, I was getting Instagram reels a day from Sophia. That's when I thought to myself: I've understood the message, what's going on," Alexander Zverev said during an interview

The German also admitted he isn’t too strict about Mischka’s habits and enjoys having the dog around.

"Mischka is always with me. But when Sophia flies to Thailand for filming, he stays with my family and me. Sophia is a bit stricter with him and tries to teach him things. I, on the other hand, let him do whatever he wants. He eats anything that's on the ground," he added

"Staying fit is my number one priority" - Alexander Zverev reveals his intentions for 2026 after a disappointing ATP Finals

Zverev at the Nitto ATP Finals 2025 - Day 6 - Source: Getty

Alexander Zverev had a decent season this year, chalking up 57 wins from 82 matches, including a title-winning run in the Munich Open. He also reached the finals of the Australian Open, but lost to Jannik Sinner in straight sets.

The 28-year-old outlined his goals for next season after a disappointing finish in the ATP Finals. Despite a valiant effort against Felix Auger-Aliassime, he missed out on a semifinal spot in Turin.

"Staying fit is my number one priority because then I can build. It's as simple as that. I feel like over the last month I was still building up quite nicely. I feel like my level has been improving. Today it was nowhere near what it was last month," Alexander Zverev said

Zverev reached the semifinals in Cincinnati, Montreal, and Halle before the ATP Finals, but couldn’t raise his level at the year-end event.

"Right now it's a disappointment with the loss. It's not only a disappointment with the loss, it's a disappointment with how I performed with my capabilities. The last couple days, I definitely played better. For me, that's the most disappointing," he added

He's still among the top three players on the ATP Tour and holds a lead of more than 300 points over Novak Djokovic in the ATP Rankings.