Zverev Claims Second Rome Masters Title, Tops Jarry
Alexander Zverev claimed his biggest title since turning his ankle two years ago in Paris with a convincing run at the Rome Masters defeating Nicolas Jarry 6-4, 7-5 to collect his second Masters title in the Eternal City.
“This one is special in its own way because it proves to me that I can win these kinds of tournaments again,” Zverev said. “I’m at the level where I want to be. Moving forward, I can dream again. This is what this week brings me.”
Zverev lost just two points on first serve and never faced a break point all match. He broke Jarry twice, first time to win the first set, second time to win the match.
“He is playing huge and you can see by the players he has beaten here this week,” Zverev said about Jarry. “Playing incredible tennis. I told him if he continues to play like that he will have many chances at this level. Today I am extremely happy to be the winner.”
Zverev cruised to the title dropping just one set in six matches, though only faced one player in the Top 20 — that was No. 13 Taylor Fritz.
“Obviously I’ve been playing well all week, from the first point of the first round until now,” said Zverev. “Obviously I’m extremely happy with how things went. I struggled a little bit in the semifinals but got my way out of it.”
The German now has 22 career titles including six at the Masters level, first since 2021 Cincinnati. He won his first masters in Rome in 2017 defeating Novak Djokovic.
“Obviously winning my first ever here in Rome and winning my first after my injury also in Rome, so Rome is a very special place for me,” Zverev said. “It is a very, very special week.”
Jarry, who toughed out a thriller yesterday over Tommy Paul, was appearing in his first Masters semifinal or final.
“My feeling right now is I want to go to Roland Garros and play better because I know I can play better and do good there,” said Jarry. “I’m very motivated. That’s how I am right now.”
Zverev will head to the French Open where he’ll be back among the favorites as he still seeks his first Grand Slam title.
“I’ve said it many times before, and I’m going to say it again: I’m somebody that I know when I don’t play well, I can lose to anyone, but when I play well, I know I can beat anyone,” he said. “That’s my mindset. That’s how I think about it.
“I know I have to focus on myself, to find my rhythm in Paris the way I did here. Then everything is on my own racquet.”
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