Alexander Zverev's first match as world No.1 ended in a straight-sets loss to Lorenzo Musetti at the Paris Masters.
Alexander Zverev's first outing as the newly crowned world No.1 turned into a disappointment on Wednesday, as the German was eliminated in the second round of the Paris Masters 1000. The top seed fell to Italy's Lorenzo Musetti in straight sets, 7-6, 6-2, a result that shortens his stay at the ATP's elite event.
Zverev entered the tournament with the top ranking for the first time in his career, but he could not impose his game against the young Italian. Musetti, who had already shown flashes of brilliance on the main tour, kept his composure in the opening set and then dominated the second to seal a convincing victory. The match, played under the roof of the Accor Arena, saw Musetti break Zverev's serve at key moments, leaving the German with few answers.
For Musetti, this win sets up a third-round meeting with Frenchman Luca Van Assche. The Italian will be aiming to build on this momentum and continue his run in the French capital. Van Assche, who advanced earlier in the day, will face a confident opponent who has just toppled the world's best player.
Zverev's early exit is a notable twist in the Paris Masters, a tournament that often produces surprises. The German will now turn his attention to the upcoming ATP Finals, where he will try to prove that his ranking is backed by strong results. For now, the spotlight shifts to Musetti, who has announced himself as a serious threat on the indoor hard courts of Bercy.
Zverev entered the tournament with the top ranking for the first time in his career, but he could not impose his game against the young Italian. Musetti, who had already shown flashes of brilliance on the main tour, kept his composure in the opening set and then dominated the second to seal a convincing victory. The match, played under the roof of the Accor Arena, saw Musetti break Zverev's serve at key moments, leaving the German with few answers.
For Musetti, this win sets up a third-round meeting with Frenchman Luca Van Assche. The Italian will be aiming to build on this momentum and continue his run in the French capital. Van Assche, who advanced earlier in the day, will face a confident opponent who has just toppled the world's best player.
Zverev's early exit is a notable twist in the Paris Masters, a tournament that often produces surprises. The German will now turn his attention to the upcoming ATP Finals, where he will try to prove that his ranking is backed by strong results. For now, the spotlight shifts to Musetti, who has announced himself as a serious threat on the indoor hard courts of Bercy.
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Source: Ouest-France