Overview

• Zverev overcame Francisco Cerúndolo for the first time after the Argentine retired early, securing a spot in the Toronto quarterfinals.
• The win marked his 501st ATP Tour victory at the Toronto Masters as he rebuilds momentum on hard courts.
• In July, he spent ten days training at Rafa Nadal Academy in Mallorca under Rafael and Toni Nadal, crediting the stint with restoring his motivation.
• He has acknowledged that a rushed post-Australian Open schedule led to a months-long burnout and subpar results in South America and Mexico.
• Now ranked world No. 3, Zverev says he feels mentally refreshed and expects to be a title contender when the US Open begins on August 24.