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Zverev Cruises Past Berrettini to Reach Indian Wells Third Round

He next plays Brandon Nakashima at a tournament where he has yet to advance beyond the quarterfinals.

Overview

  • No. 4 seed Alexander Zverev beat Matteo Berrettini 6-3, 6-4 in about 72 minutes, converting his first match point.
  • After a first-round bye, he moves on to face American Brandon Nakashima in the third round.
  • Zverev dominated on serve, winning 89% of first‑serve points and 82% on second serve without facing a break point.
  • He is the last German left in the field after first‑round losses by Daniel Altmaier and Jan‑Lennard Struff.
  • Fresh off a doubles title in Acapulco with Marcelo Melo, Zverev says embracing tactical changes and occasional upsets supports his push for a first Grand Slam.