Alexander Zverev Advances to Miami Masters Round of 16 with Straight-Sets Win

The world number two overcomes a slow start to defeat Jordan Thompson, marking a step forward in his effort to regain form after recent struggles.

Alexander Zverev secured a 7:5, 6:4 victory over Jordan Thompson in the Miami Masters third round, taking 1 hour and 27 minutes to close the match.
The win follows a series of early exits in previous tournaments, including Buenos Aires, Rio de Janeiro, Acapulco, and Indian Wells.
Zverev struggled early in the match, losing his first service game, but recovered with two breaks to take the first set.
He dominated the second set, breaking Thompson's serve early and maintaining control to seal a relatively comfortable win.
Zverev expressed satisfaction with his performance and highlighted his affinity for Miami, calling it one of his favorite cities in the United States.