WHO Chief Tedros Hails Zverev’s US Open Triumph as a Powerful Victory Over Diabetes

World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has congratulated German tennis star Alexander Zverev on winning his first US Open Grand Slam title, highlighting his journey as an inspiration for people living with diabetes.

Congratulations @AlexZverev on your first @usopen Grand Slam title!

Thank you for showing that #diabetes does not have to limit one’s dreams, and for using your platform to inspire others.

I call on all countries to invest in diabetes prevention, early diagnosis, treatment and…

— Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus (@DrTedros) September 14, 2026

In a social media post, Tedros congratulated Zverev and praised the tennis champion for demonstrating that diabetes does not have to stand in the way of achieving one's dreams.

“Congratulations @AlexZverev on your first @usopen Grand Slam title!” Tedros wrote.
The WHO chief also thanked Zverev for using his public platform to inspire others living with diabetes and called for stronger global action to address the disease.

Tedros urged countries to invest in diabetes prevention, early diagnosis, treatment and care, stressing that everyone should have the opportunity to live a healthy and fulfilling life while pursuing their ambitions.
Zverev has spoken publicly about living with diabetes since childhood and has used his profile in sport to raise awareness about the condition.

His US Open triumph adds another major milestone to his career and has drawn attention not only to his sporting achievement but also to his message of perseverance and resilience.