The wild card hit consecutive double faults in a costly game that put him behind a set and double break to Yannick Hanfmann prior to their contest being stopped for inclement weather Monday.
One might say this is the definition of relationship goals.
The German will head to Paris as one of the favorites after picking up his second Rome title Sunday.
The Chilean fell just short in his biggest career final on Sunday, falling to Alexnader Zverev.
The world No. 1 speaks with media Saturday night following her 6-2, 6-3 victory over second-ranked Aryna Sabalenka.
Later, we look ahead to Sunday's mens' final in Rome between Alexander Zverev and Nicolas Jarry.
The Pole had earlier been told Saturday by the world No. 2, "I'm gonna get you there," should they meet again in Paris.
This isn't the first time the world No. 2 turned to humor during a runner-up speech.
The world No. 1 will make his debut at the ATP 250 clay-court event next week.
The No. 3 seed is a victory away from celebrating a second triumph at the Foro Italico.
Plus, a preview of Friday's men's semifinals at the Internazionali BNL d'Italia.
And the 12-time ESPY Award winner will be just the second to do it solo.
