Zverev loses to Musetti in Paris Masters debut as world number one
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 4 Nov, 16:00 · Archive
Alexander Zverev lost 7-6, 6-2 to Lorenzo Musetti in the second round of the Paris Masters in his first event as the world's top-ranked men's tennis player.
Alexander Zverev's tenure as men's tennis world number one began with a 7-6, 6-2 defeat to Lorenzo Musetti in the second round of the Paris Masters on Wednesday. Zverev achieved the ranking on Monday, capping a season in which he won his first two Grand Slam titles at the French Open and the U.S. Open.
Despite playing on a fast indoor court that should have favoured his serve and aggressive groundstrokes, Zverev appeared out of sorts against Musetti. The Italian won what one outlet described as a one-sided contest, clinching victory with an ace. Musetti recorded 29 winners to Zverev's 25, while Zverev committed 21 unforced errors compared to Musetti's 12.
Elsewhere at the tournament, seventh-seeded Frances Tiafoe squandered four match points in a 6-3, 1-6, 7-6 loss to Frenchman Quentin Halys. That loss qualified Arthur Fils for the season-ending ATP Finals, making him the first Frenchman to reach the event since Gael Monfils in 2016.
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- Zverev's tenure as No. 1 in men's tennis begins with 2nd-round loss to Musetti at Paris MastersAlexander Zverev’s tenure as the No. 1 in men’s tennis has started with a 7-6, 6-2 defeat to Lorenzo Musetti in the second round of the Paris Masters.News4Jax · 4 Nov, 14:47
- Zverev's tenure as No. 1 in men's tennis begins with 2nd-round loss to Musetti at Paris MastersAlexander Zverev’s tenure as the No. 1 in men’s tennis has started with a 7-6, 6-2 defeat to Lorenzo Musetti in the second round of the Paris Masters.Clickorlando · 4 Nov, 14:47
In this story: Alexander Zverev · Lorenzo Musetti · Paris Masters · Germany · Italy · France · Arthur Fils · Frances Tiafoe
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