Alexander Zverev Falls in Rio Quarterfinal After Drone Disruption and Costly Errors

The top-seeded German was defeated by Argentina's Francisco Comesana in a three-set battle, marking another early exit in his clay-court season.

Alexander Zverev lost 6-4, 3-6, 4-6 to Francisco Comesana, the World No. 86, in the Rio de Janeiro quarterfinals.
A brief interruption occurred during the match when a drone hovered over the court, which Zverev humorously addressed by hitting a ball toward it.
Zverev struggled with inconsistencies in his serve and return, failing to capitalize on key moments in the second and third sets.
Comesana, buoyed by growing confidence, won five consecutive games in the final set to secure his first-ever ATP semifinal appearance.
Zverev, who also exited in the Buenos Aires quarterfinals, will next compete as the top seed at the Acapulco hardcourt tournament starting Thursday.