Germany's Alexander Zverev clinched his sixth Masters 1000 title at the Italian Open on Sunday, defeating Chile's Nicolas Jarry 6-4, 7-5 in a thrilling final. The victory rockets him back to World No. 4 just weeks before the French Open—a tournament where he faced a career-altering injury two years ago.
Zverev, 27, tearfully recalled his emotional journey: from snapping his ankle ligaments during the 2022 Roland Garros semi-finals against Rafael Nadal to reclaiming glory in Rome. \"This city means everything,\" he said, referencing his first Masters win here at age 20 and his triumphant return post-recovery.
With momentum on his side, all eyes are now on the French Open starting May 26. Can Zverev turn his Rome revival into Grand Slam success?
NewspaperAmigo – Your Global News Buddy 
at the Italian Open on Sunday, defeating Chile's Nicolas Jarry 6-4, 7-5 in a thrilling final. The victory rockets him back to World No. 4 just weeks before the French Open—a tournament where he faced a career-altering injury two years ago.
\"This city means everything,\" he said, referencing his first Masters win here at age 20 and his triumphant return post-recovery.
