Alexander Zverev Advances to Buenos Aires Quarterfinals After First Sand Court Win of the Season
The World No. 2 defeated Dusan Lajovic in straight sets, marking his first victory since the Australian Open final loss.
- Alexander Zverev secured a 6-4, 6-4 win over Serbia's Dusan Lajovic in the Round of 16 at the Buenos Aires clay court tournament.
- This marks Zverev's first match victory since his defeat in the Australian Open final earlier this year.
- Zverev, the tournament's top seed, will face the winner of the all-Argentine match between Juan Manuel Cerundolo and Francisco Cerundolo in the quarterfinals.
- The German tennis star emphasized the importance of playing on clay as preparation for the French Open, where he aims to win his first Grand Slam title.
- Zverev has also registered to compete in the upcoming clay tournament in Rio de Janeiro as part of his buildup to Roland Garros.