Alexander Zverev Falls to Arthur Fils in Miami Open Round of 16

Zverev's struggles with consistency continue after a three-set loss to Fils, despite early signs of improvement in the tournament.

Alexander Zverev was eliminated in the Round of 16 at the Miami Open, losing 6-3, 3-6, 4-6 to Arthur Fils in a match delayed by rain.
Zverev had a 3-1 lead in the third set but failed to maintain it, marking his second loss to Fils in five encounters.
The defeat highlights Zverev's ongoing inability to regain his Australian Open final form, with early exits in previous tournaments in Buenos Aires, Rio de Janeiro, Acapulco, and Indian Wells.
Arthur Fils, ranked 18th in the world, capitalized on Zverev's errors to secure a hard-fought victory in the closely contested match.
Weather disruptions at the Miami Open caused scheduling adjustments, including the one-day postponement of Zverev's match.