Overview
- Alexander Zverev beat Belgium’s Alexander Blockx 6-1, 6-4 to advance to the round of 16 at the Rome Masters.
- The two-time Rome champion controlled on serve and return and closed the match in 74 minutes.
- He had scraped through his opener against Daniel Altmaier while feeling unwell, then delivered a cleaner, more aggressive display.
- Seeded No. 2 due to Carlos Alcaraz’s absence, he would meet Jannik Sinner only in a possible final.
- Next he faces either No. 16 seed Tommy Paul or No. 18 seed Luciano Darderi as Rome sets the stage for the French Open starting May 24.