Within the tennis circuit, the names Carlos Alcaraz and Alexander Zverev frequently take center stage at every tournament they enter. As World No. 2 and World No. 3, they have been one of the most prominent stars on the ATP Tour. Their privileged status on the tour also significantly boosts their earnings.
At 28 years old, Zverev is currently ranked No. 3 in the ATP rankings with 6,030 points. While he has struggled to win titles this season, winning only in Munich and reaching the final in Stuttgart, the German star has maintained a good position in the rankings.
Moreover, he is also one of the top earners on the tour. In the 2025 season alone, according to ATP data, he has earned $3.5 million in prize money. That figure brings his career earnings to $53,764,389, largely thanks to the 24 titles he has claimed since turning professional.
The prize money gap between Zverev and Alcaraz
Alcaraz’s situation, however, differs in several key ways. With 8,600 points, the Spaniard is ranked No. 2 in the world and is currently one of the most in-form players on the tour. He is riding a streak of four consecutive finals, including his triumph at Roland Garros and runner-up finish at Wimbledon—both against Jannik Sinner.
This consistency has helped the Murcia native earn $9,507,272 so far this year. Still, he trails Zverev on the all-time prize money list: Alcaraz has accumulated $47,362,248 in career earnings. While that may seem surprising, the reason is simple: he’s only 22, six years younger than his German counterpart.
Even so, he already holds 21 career titles, just three fewer than Zverev. Among Zverev’s biggest titles, we can include the gold medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, as well as titles at the 2018 and the 2021 ATP Finals. Meanwhile, Alcaraz already has five Grand Slam titles, including wins in Wimbledon (two), Roland Garros (two) and one US Open.
What’s ahead for Zverev and Alcaraz
Beyond the numbers, Zverev’s personal struggles became a topic of public discussion during the latest edition of Wimbledon. After a first-round loss to Frenchman Arthur Rinderknech, he spoke candidly at his press conference.
“Sometimes I feel very alone on the court. I’ve been dealing with mental health issues since the Australian Open. It’s hard for me to find joy off the court. I’ve never felt anything like this,” he admitted.
Zverev was widely regarded as the potential leader of a new generation of tennis players, born in the 1990s, who were expected to take the crown from the “Big Three.” But despite reaching three Grand Slam finals, he hasn’t been able to win a major yet.
For Alcaraz, the focus remains purely competitive. Determined to build on his success and maintain his place among the sport’s elite, the Spaniard decided to withdraw from the Toronto Masters 1000 and focus all his preparation on the US Open, where he was champion in 2022.