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Zverev reaches French Open quarterfinals as Griekspoor retires injured

Germany’s last men’s singles hopeful will next face Novak Djokovic in a quarterfinal showdown

Alexander Zverev steht im Viertelfinale der French Open.
Viertelfinale erreicht: Alexander Zverev
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Overview

  • Alexander Zverev advanced when Tallon Griekspoor retired with a stomach muscle injury while trailing 6-4, 3-0, ending their match in just 51 minutes on Court Suzanne-Lenglen.
  • After dropping his first service game and falling 0-3 behind, Zverev regrouped to win five straight games and take the opening set 6-4.
  • Zverev is now the sole German remaining in men’s singles following Daniel Altmaier’s round-of-16 defeat to Frances Tiafoe.
  • He stands to face Novak Djokovic—should Djokovic overcome Cameron Norrie later Monday—for a place in the semifinals.
  • Second seed Coco Gauff also booked her quarterfinal spot with a 6-0, 7-5 victory over Ekaterina Alexandrova in the women’s draw.