World no. 2 Alexander Zverev is again on the court docket 5 days after dropping his third Main remaining. On Friday, he educated with Lorenzo Musetti on clay in Monte Carlo, getting ready for the upcoming occasions in Buenos Aires and Rio de Janeiro.
The German will play on the South American clay swing for the primary time, in search of extra good outcomes following the Australian Open runner-up prize. Alexander fought for the Roland Garros title final June, main two units to 1 towards Carlos Alcaraz earlier than falling in 5 units.
Zverev must be among the many gamers to beat on the slowest floor once more this 12 months, and his journey begins in ten days in Argentina.
Landing on the iconic Monte-Carlo Nation Membership for the #DavisCup tie between Monaco and Portugal… however first: a high 20 observe between Alexander Zverev and Lorenzo Musetti.
Not a foul approach to begin my weekend! pic.twitter.com/dK6CrLtAgw
— Gaspar Ribeiro Lança (@gasparlanca) January 31, 2025
Alexander began the season with two triumphs on the United Cup. He entered the Australian Open with excessive hopes and reached the quarter-final after dropping two units in 4 matches. World no. 2 confronted Tommy Paul within the quarter-final and prevailed within the opening two units.
Tommy responded within the third earlier than Alexander sealed the deal within the fourth, reaching the final 4 in Melbourne for the second straight 12 months. Zverev confronted the ten-time champion Novak Djokovic within the semi-final and claimed the opening set.
Alexander Zverev & Jannik Sinner, Australian Open 2025© Stream screenshot
The veteran struggled with a left leg harm. He fought nicely for 80 minutes however couldn’t take care of elevated ache, retiring and propelling world no. 2 into his third Main remaining. Alexander wished for the third time luck, but it surely was to not be for him!
Zverev performed towards the defending champion Jannik Sinner and skilled a 6-3, 7-6, 6-3 loss in two hours and 42 minutes. Thus, the German suffered his third loss from as many Main finals, lacking one other probability to elevate a notable trophy he needs so badly.
Alexander Zverev, Australian Open 2025© Stream screenshot
Sinner confronted no break factors and saved the strain on the opposite facet. The Italian transformed two of ten break factors, prevailing within the second set and sealing the deal within the third. Alexander felt heartbroken through the trophy ceremony.
Nevertheless, he took constructive vibes from Melbourne and targeted on the upcoming challenges.
