Overview

• Alexander Zverev defeated Vilius Gaubas 6:4, 6:0 to secure his place in the Rome Masters round of 16.
• Zverev will face Arthur Fils next, a rising talent who has beaten him in their last two encounters, including at the 2024 Hamburg final and the 2025 Miami Masters.
• Fils, a 20-year-old with three ATP titles, recently showcased his competitiveness by defeating Stefanos Tsitsipas in Rome's third round.
• Jannik Sinner returned from a three-month doping suspension with a 6:3, 6:4 win over Mariano Navone, rebuilding momentum as world No. 1.
• Both Zverev and Sinner are seen as top contenders for the French Open, set to begin on May 25.