Zverev Dominates in Monte Carlo: Continuing Strong on Clay

2024-04-09 22:12:00

“That was completely fine for the first match on clay,” said Zverev on “Sky”: “Sebastian played very well, so I’m happy that I’m one round further.” Before the round of 16, the 26-year-old has a lot of respect regardless of the opponent: “I know both of them and I think it’s one of the most difficult draws ever.”

The fifth in the world rankings impressed against Ofner from the start and was particularly strong on his own serve. Towards the end of the second set, Zverev briefly revealed problems and allowed a break for the first time in the game.

But in the second attempt, Zverev used his first match point after 1:19 hours and made it into the next round perfect.

Zverev increased his opening record in Monte Carlo to 8-0 with the win. The Hamburg native is also flawless against the Austrian, winning all four duels with the 27-year-old without losing a set.

Struff continues against Coric

Jan-Lennard Struff is another German in the round of 16. The Warsteiner beat Borna Coric from Croatia 7:6 (7:2) 6:1 and has to face either this year’s dominator Jannik Sinner (Italy/No. 2) or his challenger Sebastian Korda (USA) in the next round . Last year, the 33-year-old made it to the quarterfinals.

“I feel comfortable, the place is cool, great support. This is the first time this year that I have won two matches in a row. That’s good for me,” said the Warsteiner afterwards on “Sky”.

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