Overview

• Alexander Zverev overcame a slow start and saved match points to defeat Alejandro Davidovich 2-6, 7-6(3), 7-6(0) in the third round of the Mutua Madrid Open.
• Davidovich's strong opening, including a 6-2 first-set win and an early second-set break, put Zverev under significant pressure.
• Zverev saved a critical 15-40 deficit at 4-4 in the second set to stay in the match, ultimately dominating the tie-breaks in the second and third sets.
• With this win, Zverev eliminated the last Spanish singles player, marking the first time in the tournament's history without local representation in later rounds.
• Zverev, now the top seed following high-profile exits, advances to face either Francisco Cerúndolo or Francisco Comesaña in the round of 16.