Top Seed Alexander Zverev Falls in Indian Wells Opener
The Olympic champion was defeated by Tallon Griekspoor in a dramatic three-set match, marking another setback in Zverev's recent performance struggles.
- Alexander Zverev, ranked second in the world and the top seed at Indian Wells, lost his opening match to Tallon Griekspoor in three sets: 6-4, 6-7 (5), 6-7 (4).
- The match lasted over three hours, with Griekspoor converting his sixth match point to secure the victory.
- Zverev's performance continues a challenging stretch following his Australian Open final loss, with four losses in his last eight matches.
- The German star defended his decision to play in South American clay tournaments despite limited success, citing preparation for the French Open.
- Griekspoor, ranked 46th in the world, highlighted the effort required to overcome Zverev, having lost to him five times in close matches last year.
Der Tagesspiegel 
Stern 
Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung 
Die Zeit 