Sun Jan 26 11:40:00 UTC 2025: ## Zverev and Thomalla’s Secret Handshake Steals the Show at Australian Open
**Melbourne, Australia** – Tennis star Alexander Zverev and his girlfriend, actress Sophia Thomalla, have captivated audiences at the Australian Open with a unique pre-match ritual. Following Zverev’s quarter-final victory, a journalist unexpectedly questioned the couple about their unusual handshake, prompting a hilarious reaction from both Zverev and the crowd.
The ritual, a highly specific handshake, was even shown on the stadium’s big screen, eliciting laughter from the spectators. A visibly surprised Zverev, still recovering from a four-hour match, playfully responded to the journalist’s inquiry, highlighting their three-and-a-half-year relationship and jokingly declaring their handshake “the peak of German coolness.”
The couple’s playful interaction provided a lighthearted moment amidst the intense competition. Whether their secret handshake will continue to bring Zverev luck remains to be seen, but it undoubtedly added some extra excitement to his journey in the tournament. Zverev will face Novak Djokovic in the semi-final on Friday.
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