Zverev exits Canadian Open after loss to Griekspoor
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 12:49 AM
Last updated Aug 6, 2026
Alexander Zverev was eliminated in the second round of the Canadian Open in Montreal on August 5. The French Open champion lost to Dutch player Tallon Griekspoor, with a final score of 6-7 (3-7), 6-2, 6-4. Zverev had started strong by winning the opening set in a tiebreak but could not maintain his momentum. Griekspoor will advance to the third round, where he will face either Matteo Arnaldi or Fabian Marozsan.
- •Zverev lost to Griekspoor in three sets.
- •Match score was 6-7 (3-7), 6-2, 6-4.
- •Zverev won the first set but could not sustain his play.
- •Griekspoor awaits his next opponent in the third round.
- 12:49 AMYahoo Sports — Zverev knocked out in second round of Canadian Open
"French Open champion Alexander Zverev suffered a surprise second-round exit at the Canadian Open in Montreal on Wednesday, losing to Dutchman Tallon Griekspoor in three sets. The top-seeded German took the opening set in a tie-break but was beaten 6-7 (3-7), 6-2, 6-4.
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