Overview

• Alexander Zverev lost his opening match at the Monte Carlo Masters to Matteo Berrettini, despite winning the first set 6:2, 3:6, 5:7.
• The 27-year-old, seeded first and receiving a first-round bye, failed to capitalize on his favored position against the experienced Berrettini.
• Zverev's form crisis deepens, as he has not advanced past the quarterfinals of any tournament since his Australian Open final defeat earlier this year.
• The match saw a dramatic momentum shift, with Zverev starting strong but faltering under pressure as Berrettini capitalized on key moments in a nearly two-and-a-half-hour battle.
• Speculation surrounds a potential collaboration with tennis legend Boris Becker after their recent training sessions, though no formal partnership has been confirmed.