Alexander Zverev Exits Indian Wells in Early Round Loss

The world number two suffers a surprise defeat to Tallon Griekspoor, deepening his post-Australian Open slump.

• Alexander Zverev, ranked second in the world, lost his opening match at Indian Wells to Tallon Griekspoor in three sets, 6-4, 6-7 (5-7), 6-7 (4-7).
• Since his Australian Open final loss in January, Zverev has struggled, winning only four of his last eight matches across multiple tournaments.
• The 27-year-old German has faced challenges with his form, citing issues with his serve and overall game, and described his current mood as one of 'sadness.'
• Zverev's goal of overtaking Jannik Sinner as world number one has become increasingly unlikely, with his recent performances falling short of expectations.
• The defeat marks another disappointment in Indian Wells for Zverev, where he has yet to progress beyond the quarterfinals in his career.

14 Articles

Der Tagesspiegel Der Tagesspiegel Der Tagesspiegel Stern Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung Stern Der Tagesspiegel Die Zeit Der Tagesspiegel Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung DER SPIEGEL Süddeutsche Zeitung Der Tagesspiegel