US EditionAlexander Zverev's snide comments about Lorenzo Musetti's game
- Alexander Zverev lost to Lorenzo Musetti 7-6, 6-4 in the quarter-finals of the 2025 Italian Open at Foro Italico in Rome on May 14.
- Zverev expressed frustration about the slow, heavy tennis balls used in Rome and said Musetti relies on opponents' mistakes rather than a different playing style.
- Despite both players hitting 20 winners each, Zverev struggled to break Musetti's defense and had multiple set points in the tight first set.
- Zverev criticized the ball quality, calling it 'a joke' and stating inconsistent conditions have been debated among players for several years.
- Zverev's defeat ended his title defense and highlighted ongoing challenges with equipment standards as he prepares to adjust his game ahead of the French Open.
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Zverev Under Fire Over Comments About Musetti After Rome Loss
Alexander Zverev was too honest about his feelings after losing to Lorenzo Musetti at the 2025 Italian Open in Rome, and his comments were not very well received. Zverev was close to reaching the World No. 1 rank multiple times during his tennis career, and his biggest chance came during Jannik Sinn...
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