Overview

• A piece of advertising board fell from the upper tier during Zverev’s first-round match against Marcos Giron and struck a spectator.
• Zverev immediately provided an ice bag to the injured fan, who was later taken to hospital as a precaution without sustaining serious injuries.
• Tournament director Ralf Weber called the incident unprecedented in the event’s 32-year history and pledged a thorough safety review.
• On Thursday, Zverev recovered from a first-set loss to defeat Lorenzo Sonego 3-6, 6-4, 7-6 (7-2) and book his spot in the last eight.
• He will face Italian qualifier Flavio Cobolli in the quarterfinals as he continues to build grass-court form ahead of Wimbledon.