Despite multiple attempts, Zverev hardly closed the gap on No. 1 Jannik Sinner, who has barred from tennis competition since February.

No. 2 Alexander Zverev was eliminated from the Madrid Open after losing to Francisco Cerundolo. Following the match, he made some key points about his performance.

World No. 2 Alexander Zverev was knocked out of the Madrid Open in the round of 16 by Argentina's Francisco Cerundolo on Tuesday as defending women's champion Iga Swiatek had a few scares before advancing to the quarterfinals (QF).