Alexander Zverev

“Earlier, Alexander Zverev eased into the third round after comfortably dealing with fellow German Daniel Altmaier in straight sets, 7-5, 6-3.”

“Today I played very, very solid tennis. Sascha didn't play very well today, but if I don't get a break or two right away and stay out in front, his legs get going and he gains a bit of confidence, especially here on this court”

“The second seed dispatched promising Belgian Alexander Blockx 6-2, 7-5 later on.”

“Sinner eased his way into the Monte Carlo final for the first time with a clinical 6-1, 6-4 semi-final win over Alexander Zverev earlier on Saturday.”

“He'll have his work cut out for him again in Sunday's clash with four-time Grand Slam champion Sinner, who beat fourth-ranked Alexander Zverev 6-2, 6-4.”

“Zverev, who came up short against Alcaraz in an epic Australian Open semi-final, has piled up more than 100 winners this week to make it past the quarter-finals for the first time.”

“Zverev, who came up short against Alcaraz in an epic Australian Open semi-final, has piled up more than 100 winners this week to make it past the quarter-finals for the first time.”

“Both men battled through five long sets in their semi-finals, Alcaraz against Alexander Zverev and Djokovic with Sinner, and recovery was always going to be key after their physical struggles.”

“Zverev, meanwhile, said Alcaraz shouldn't have been allowed a medical timeout for apparent cramp — but does not want it to overshadow "one of the best battles ever" at the Australian Open.”

“Defeat was another bitter pill for Zverev, who is still searching for a first Slam crown aged 28 after being a three-time finalist, including last year in Australia when Jannik Sinner beat him.”