Zverev's series of crisis: From the top favorite to the surprising end in Indian Wells

Zverev's series of crisis: From the top favorite to the surprising end in Indian Wells

Vienna, AT - Alexander Zverev, who competed in Indian Wells as the top player, has already left after a disappointing opening of the opening. In a dramatic 3: 07-hour match against the Dutchman Tallon Griekspoor, which is currently in 46th place in the ATP ranking, Zverev had to fend off six match balls before the sixth brought the decisive point for its opponents. Griekspoor triumphed 6: 4, 6: 7 (5: 7), 7: 6 (7: 4) and thus entered the next round. Zverev, who had a number of expectations before the tournament, seemed at a loss and frustrated after the defeat that marked the fourth in the last eight games. As the Welt said that he currently did not know what he is not true and that he is not fulfilled and that he be instead of feeling anger.

weakness according to the Australian Open

The Olympic champion from Hamburg is now faced with the challenge of regaining confidence in his game after he had only lost to Jannik Sinner in the final at the Australian Open. Zverev said that he initially dealt with the possibility of becoming number one in the world, but this has now moved into the background. "I have to find my game again before I can think about it," said the 27-year-old, who fought in the past few weeks and did not get beyond the first or second round. In this regard, he will have the next opportunity in Miami in two weeks, where he hopes to rehabilitate, such as vienna.at

The competition remains strong: Casper Ruud, which was set as number 4, also eliminated prematurely. In the meantime, Daniil Medvedev and the Dubai winner Stefanos Tsitsipas prevail and showed their performance in the first round. Zverev, on the other hand, now not only has to deal with the disappointing defeat, but also with the constant harassment of tribulation through the events of the past few months that throw him back in the ranking. In the next few weeks it will be crucial whether Zverev can find his game back to compete against the challenges on the ATP tour.