WATCH: Alexander Zverev bets his unique $280,000 luxury watch in amusing roulette game with Caroline Wozniacki & others at French Open
Alexander Zverev’s High-Stakes Roulette Game with $280,000 Watch at French Open
During the 2025 French Open, Alexander Zverev stole the spotlight off the court by betting his $280,000 Jacob & Co. Casino Tourbillon watch in a playful roulette game with Caroline Wozniacki and others during a TNT Sports interview. The lighthearted moment, which followed his first-round victory, showcased Zverev’s flair for showmanship and his luxurious taste.
The Roulette Game
After defeating American teen Learner Tien 6-3, 6-3, 6-4 in the French Open first round on May 27, 2025, Zverev joined TNT Sports’ studio with host Adam Lefkoe, Wozniacki, Chris Eubanks, and Sam Querrey. Lefkoe, distracted by Zverev’s watch, gushed, “I’m having a hard time focusing because he’s wearing one of the coolest watches I’ve ever seen in person in my entire life.” The watch, a Jacob & Co. Casino Tourbillon valued at approximately $280,000-$300,000, features a functional roulette wheel on its dial, limited to 101 pieces worldwide. Zverev, a Jacob & Co. ambassador since January 2025, seized the moment, proposing, “Want to play roulette? Tell me a number. If someone gets the right number, they’re getting my watch.”
Each panelist picked a number: Eubanks chose 12, Querrey 31, Wozniacki 8, and Lefkoe 33. As Zverev spun the roulette wheel, Lefkoe stood, chanting, “Oh my gosh, c’mon 33, 33, 33!” Tension built, but the ball landed on 4, allowing Zverev to keep his prized timepiece. “It’s number four. Sorry,” he said with a grin, prompting laughter. The moment, captured in a video shared by Bleacher Report and br_betting, went viral, highlighting Zverev’s gambler’s charm.
The Watch: A Luxury Statement
The Jacob & Co. Casino Tourbillon, inspired by 1960s high rollers in Monte Carlo, boasts a rose gold and onyx design with a flying tourbillon. Priced between $280,000 (Sportskeeda) and $300,000 (Awful Announcing), its roulette mechanism made it the perfect prop for Zverev’s stunt. His history with luxury watches includes Richard Mille models like the $140,000 RM 67-02 and the sold-out $740,000 RM 27-01 worn at the 2016 US Open, reflecting his status among tennis’ elite.
Zverev’s French Open Campaign
Zverev’s watch gamble came after a strong start at Roland Garros, avenging his 2025 Mexican Open loss to Tien. “He’s beaten great players like Medvedev at the Australian Open and me in Acapulco, so I knew I had to be at 100%,” Zverev told TNT. As the No. 3 seed and a three-time Grand Slam finalist, he faces Jesper de Jong in the second round on May 29, 2025, aiming for his first major title after a 2024 French Open runner-up finish.
Contrast with Recent Criticism
The playful moment contrasted with Zverev’s recent controversy. After a 2025 Italian Open loss to Lorenzo Musetti, he blamed “joke” tennis balls, drawing sharp criticism from Rennae Stubbs, who called his defensive forehand and mindset barriers to a Grand Slam. The roulette game offered a lighter narrative, though it didn’t erase scrutiny of his on-court attitude.
Conclusion
Alexander Zverev turned heads at the 2025 French Open by betting his $280,000 Jacob & Co. watch in a roulette game with Caroline Wozniacki, Chris Eubanks, Sam Querrey, and Adam Lefkoe on TNT Sports. The amusing stunt, following his 6-3, 6-3, 6-4 win over Learner Tien, saw no one guess the winning number 4, letting Zverev keep his watch. The viral moment, shared by Bleacher Report, showcased his flair, though it followed criticism from Rennae Stubbs. Like Littler, Price, de Minaur, Grealish, and Raducanu, Zverev’s bold move blends competition with personality. Watch his next match live on TNT Sports.
