Paris, (UNI) German tennis star Alexander Zverev, the third seed and Tokyo 2020 champion, has been eliminated from the men’s singles competition at the Paris 2024 Olympics on Thursday.
Zverev faced a tough match against Italy’s Lorenzo Musetti and was defeated in straight sets, 7-5, 7-5.
It was a closely contested battle, with both players showing incredible skill and determination. However, it was the 11th seed Musetti who emerged victorious, moving on to the semifinals. This loss marks the end of Zverev’s singles campaign at these Games.
Earlier in the week, he and partner Laura Siegemund were also knocked out in the first round of the mixed doubles.
Musetti’s win today sets up an exciting semifinal clash, where he will face either the top seed and 24-time Grand Slam winner Novak Djokovic or Greece’s Stefanos Tsitsipas.
With a win in the next round, Musetti could secure his first Olympic medal, a significant milestone in his burgeoning career.
As the dust settles on the court, tennis fans around the world are buzzing with anticipation for the next round. Can Musetti continue his impressive run and clinch his first Olympic medal? The fans will be watching closely.
The final score: Lorenzo Musetti (ITA) defeats Alexander Zverev (GER) 7-5, 7-5 in the men’s singles quarterfinal.
