Zverev Stunned in Second Round at Canadian Open
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Summary
Top seed Alexander Zverev was eliminated in the second round of the Canadian Open, losing 1-2 in sets to world No. 69 Tallon Griekspoor of the Netherlands . The German had received a first-round bye but failed to capitalize on his seeding at the ATP 1000 Masters event . Defending champion Ben Shelton advanced with a straight-sets victory over fellow American Jenson Brooksby .
Key Points
- Zverev lost 1-2 in sets to Dutch player Tallon Griekspoor, ranked 69th in the world .
- The German won the first-set tiebreak 7-3 but dropped the second set 2-6 .
- Griekspoor clinched the match by taking the deciding third set 6-4 .
- Defending champion Ben Shelton beat American Jenson Brooksby 2-0 in sets .
- Hong Kong player Coleman Wong, now ranked 92nd, will compete at the Cincinnati Open .
Why It Matters
Zverev's early exit highlights the unpredictable nature of men's tennis when top players Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz are absent from the draw . The result opens up the field at one of the key hard-court Masters events ahead of the US Open .
Zverev's early exit highlights the unpredictable nature of men's tennis when top players Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz are absent from the draw . The result opens up the field at one of the key hard-court Masters events ahead of the US Open .