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May 14, 2019
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Eight events, six wins: Alexander Zverev's slump continues in Rome

The 2018 finalist lost to Italian Matteo Berrettini, 7-5, 7-5.

Published May 14, 2019

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Alexander Zverev entered 2019 having won the season-ending championships in London. He'll enter the French Open in Paris having won just six matches over his last eight tournaments.

The soon-to-be former No. 5, whose ranking was as high as No. 3 in January, lost to Matteo Berrettini on Tuesday at the Rome Masters, 7-5, 7-5. This was a tough opening-round draw for Zverev; there's no denying that. An Italian opponent ranked in the Top 40 is a difficult task for anyone at the Foro Italico.

But Zverev has lost the benefit of the doubt, along with a slew of matches he's been expected to win, in what's been an extremely disappointing season. Defending Rome finalist points from 2018, Zverev will take a nose dive in the rankings.

More to come on Zverev, from Steve Tignor, later today.

Eight events, six wins: Alexander Zverev's slump continues in Rome

Eight events, six wins: Alexander Zverev's slump continues in Rome