Olympic champion Alexander Zverev has reached the last 16 stage of the Monte Carlo Masters after defeating Roberto Bautista Agut 6-4, 6-4 on Wednesday.
“It was a high-level match from both of us.” “I’m happy to be playing again at this level,” the German said.
The tournament in Monte Carlo is his first on clay after suffering a serious foot injury at the French Open last year.
In the last 16, Zverev will face the winner of the match between third-seeded Daniil Medvedev and Lorenzo Sonego of Italy.
Earlier, Jan-Lennard Struff claimed a second spot for Germany in the last 16 with a 6-3, 6-2 win against Australia’s Alex de Minaur.
“There’s no way I would have thought that it would go so well.” “I’m very, very happy with the energy I put on the court,” he said.
Struff will now face fourth seed Casper Ruud, who defeated Botic van de Zandschulp 7-5, 7-6 (7-1).
(dpa/NAN)
