Overview
- Alexander Zverev beat American qualifier Martin Damm 6:2, 6:4, closing out the match on his first match point after 69 minutes.
- He is scheduled to face 2014 US Open champion Marin Cilic in the third round, where he is favored as the No. 3 seed.
- Zverev says short‑term results are secondary as he embraces a bolder, attack‑minded approach and searches for balance after a hyperaggressive trial against Jannik Sinner at Indian Wells.
- He frames the overhaul as part of a season‑long push for a first major, saying he is ready to “pay the price” and will de‑prioritize some ATP events.
- Media reports highlighted a perfect second‑set serving stretch of 20 points won on 20 deliveries against Damm, and he is the last remaining German in the Miami draw.