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Zverev Advances at Halle Open After Hoarding Collapse Injures Spectator

He paused play to assist a 62-year-old fan injured by a falling board before sealing a 6-2, 6-1 victory with 23 winners plus 10 aces.

Jun 4, 2025; Paris, FR; Alexander Zverev of Germany during his match against Novak Djokovic of Serbia on day 11 at Roland Garros Stadium.  Mandatory Credit: Susan Mullane-Imagn Images/File Photo
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Overview

  • Second seed Alexander Zverev controlled rallies to secure a straight-sets win over Marcos Giron in 79 minutes.
  • Play was suspended when boards from an advertising hoarding fell from the upper tier and struck spectators.
  • Zverev procured an ice pack for the injured fan and halted the match until medical staff arrived.
  • Tournament director Ralf Weber said the mishap was unprecedented in the event’s 32-year history and organisers regret the incident.
  • Fellow seeds Karen Khachanov, Daniil Medvedev and Stefanos Tsitsipas also progressed to the second round.