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Zizou Bergs

Zizou Bergs is a Belgian professional tennis player born on 3 June 1999 in Lommel, Belgium.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Zizou Bergs is a Belgian professional tennis player born on 3 June 1999 in Lommel, Belgium. He has reached a career-high ATP singles ranking of world No. 37 and won his first ATP Tour title at the 2026 Eastbourne Open, becoming the first Belgian to win an ATP Tour title on grass.

Early life and background

Zizou Bergs was born in Lommel, Belgium, on 3 June 1999. Available player profiles identify him as a right-handed Belgian tennis player who turned professional in 2018.

Professional career

Bergs built his reputation on the ATP Challenger and ITF circuits before breaking through on the ATP Tour. By 2026, he had won his first ATP Tour title at Eastbourne.

Ranking and achievements

Bergs reached a career-high ATP singles ranking of No. 37 in June 2026 and a career-high doubles ranking of No. 265 in November 2023. He was listed as Belgium’s top men’s singles player in the ATP rankings.

Playing style and profile

He is listed as a right-handed player, and official tournament player pages give his birthplace as Lommel, Belgium. Tournament and ranking sites also list him at around 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in).

Key facts

  • Zizou Bergs is the current No. 1 Belgian player in men’s singles.
  • He won his first ATP Tour title at Eastbourne in 2026.
  • That Eastbourne victory made him the first Belgian to win an ATP Tour title on grass.
  • His best ATP singles ranking is world No. 37, achieved on 29 June 2026.
  • He is a right-handed player who turned professional in 2018.
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Canadian context

No direct Canada-specific connection is established in the provided sources, beyond his participation in the global ATP Tour followed by Canadian tennis audiences.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Zizou Bergs?
Zizou Bergs is a Belgian professional tennis player who competes on the ATP Tour.
When was Zizou Bergs born?
He was born on 3 June 1999.
What is Zizou Bergs’s highest ATP singles ranking?
His career-high ATP singles ranking is world No. 37, achieved on 29 June 2026.
Has Zizou Bergs won an ATP title?
Yes. He won his first ATP Tour title at the 2026 Eastbourne Open.
What makes his Eastbourne win notable?
He became the first Belgian player to win an ATP Tour title on grass.
What hand does Zizou Bergs play with?
He plays right-handed.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zizou_Bergs
    Supports: Birth date, nationality, career-high rankings, Eastbourne Open title, and first Belgian grass-court ATP title.
  2. ESPN — http://www.espn.com/tennis/player/_/id/3356/zizou-bergs
    Supports: Birth date, nationality, turned professional, playing hand, hometown, and ranking information.
  3. BNP Paribas Open — https://bnpparibasopen.com/players/detail/zizou-bergs
    Supports: Birth date, birthplace, playing hand, and 2025 breakout season details.
  4. Roland Garros — https://www.rolandgarros.com/en-us/players/36748-z.bergs
    Supports: Birthplace, height, turn pro year, coach, prize money, and ranking/profile data.