Alexander Zverev easily defeated Tallon Griekspoor -6(2), 6-3 at the start of his Paris Masters campaign.
Third seed Zverev was in excellent form, hitting 19 winners, committing only nine unforced errors, and completing 86% of his first serves. After winning the match, the athlete declared: “One of the fastest courts I’ve ever played on. I had to find my rhythm in the beginning but was happy to come through in the end.”
Meanwhile, Daniil Medvedev, the fourth seed from Russia, lost to Alexei Popyrin 6-4, 2-6, 7-6(4).
Australia’s Popyrin survived a second-set breakdown to secure a spot in the next round, while former US Open winner Medvedev was unable to advance. Medvedev pulled out in a controversy at the same event last season after making an offensive gesture to the fans.
American athletes Taylor Fritz and Ben Shelton were also eliminated from the tournament. Fifth seed Fritz was defeated 7-6(6), 4-6, 6-4 by Jack Draper of Britain in a close match, while Shelton was defeated 6-3, 7-6(4) by Arthur Cazaux, the Frenchman who entered the event after top player Jannik Sinner withdrew due to a virus.
Source: CNA