Germany’s Alexander Zverev showcased a triumphant return to form by clinching the Italian Open title on Sunday, defeating Chile’s Nicolas Jarry with a straight-sets victory of 6-4, 7-5. This win propels Zverev’s ranking to fourth in the world, offering a significant morale boost ahead of the upcoming French Open at Roland Garros.
At 27 years old, Zverev secured his sixth Masters 1000 title, a remarkable achievement following his recovery from a serious ankle injury sustained two years ago during the semi-final match against Spain’s Rafael Nadal at the French Open. The injury sidelined him for the remainder of the 2022 season and saw his ranking drop out of the world top 20, a stark contrast to his career peak as world No. 2 in June 2022.
“Obviously winning my first ever Masters title here in Rome and winning my first after my injury also in Rome, so Rome is a very special place for me. It is a very, very special week,” Zverev reflected after his victory. The third seed first tasted success in the Italian capital at just 20 years old, and this latest triumph reaffirms his place among tennis’s elite as he heads into Roland Garros with renewed confidence.
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