Overview

• Alexander Zverev was defeated 5-7, 3-6 by Francisco Cerúndolo in the Madrid Masters round of 16, marking his third consecutive loss to the Argentine on clay.
• The loss ends Zverev's seven-match winning streak, which began with his title victory at the BMW Open in Munich earlier this month.
• The Madrid tournament faced disruptions due to a widespread power outage, which delayed matches and compressed the schedule.
• Zverev struggled with unforced errors and disputes over officiating, including Hawk-Eye calls, during both his second-round and round-of-16 matches.
• With the French Open starting May 25, Zverev has one remaining opportunity to fine-tune his form at the Rome Masters.