Alexander Zverev’s attempt to defend his Italian Open title did not go as planned, as he was eliminated in the quarterfinals.
In 2024, Zverev triumphed over Nicolas Jarry to win the Italian Open for the second time.
However, this year, Zverev was unable to defend his title, suffering a loss to Lorenzo Musetti in the quarterfinals with a score of 6-7, 4-6.
This outcome concluded a disappointing clay season for Zverev, who had already exited early in Monte-Carlo and during the fourth round at the Madrid Open.
Zverev Joins Hamburg Open Before French Open
After his exit from the Italian Open, Zverev accepted a Wild Card to participate in the Hamburg Open, where he reached the final last year.
This decision follows the withdrawals of several prominent players, including world number one Jannik Sinner.
Players Withdrawing from the 2025 Hamburg Open
- Jannik Sinner
- Lorenzo Musetti
- Holger Rune
- Tommy Paul
- Stefanos Tsitsipas
- Ugo Humbert
- Sebastian Korda
Despite his earlier criticism regarding the scheduling of the Hamburg Open just before the French Open, Zverev will now participate as the sole top-ten player in the competition.
This could be a crucial opportunity for Zverev to regain his confidence, particularly after disappointing performances in Madrid and Rome.
Zverev’s French Open History
Irrespective of his recent performances, Zverev is still expected to be considered a favorite at the French Open due to his past success in the tournament.
The German player has reached the semi-finals in each of the last four French Opens, reinforcing his reputation on the clay courts in Paris.
