In a thrilling final match on Sunday, Germany's Alexander Zverev emerged victorious against Chilean Nicolas Jarry with scores of 6-4, 7-5, securing his title at the Italian Open. This win elevates Zverev's ranking to fourth place, signaling a strong return to form as he prepares for the upcoming French Open.
At 27 years old, this marks Zverev's sixth Masters 1000 level title. His journey hasn't been without setbacks; two years ago, he suffered a severe ankle injury during the semi-finals at Roland Garros against Spain's Rafael Nadal. This injury sidelined him for the remainder of the 2022 season and saw him drop out of the world top 20, after reaching his career peak at No. 2 in June 2022.
"Obviously winning my first ever (Masters title) here in Rome and winning my first after my injury also in Rome, so Rome is a very special place for me. It is a very, very special week," said the third seed. Zverev first won in the Italian capital when he was just 20 years old, making this victory even more meaningful.
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