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Zverev Secures Third-Round Spot at Toronto Masters

Zverev returns from a four-week break to face Matteo Arnaldi in a key test ahead of the US Open.

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Alexander Zverev in Toronto
Boris Becker

Overview

  • Zverev defeated Adam Walton 7–6(8–6), 6–4 to move into the third round of the Toronto Masters and will meet Italy’s Matteo Arnaldi next.
  • He holds the top seed in Toronto after Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz withdrew, earning a first-round bye as world No. 3.
  • Following his Wimbledon exit, Zverev took a month off to address mental health and rebuild confidence on court.
  • During the hiatus, he trained for ten days at Rafael Nadal’s Mallorca academy under the guidance of Nadal and his uncle Toni.
  • The hard-court Masters event carries about US $9.2 million in prize money and marks the start of his build-up to the US Open.