Griekspoor Defeats World No. 2 Zverev at Indian Wells

Alexander Zverev, the world No. 2, was unexpectedly defeated by Tallon Griekspoor in a marathon second-round match at Indian Wells, marking Griekspoor's first victory over a top-five opponent in 19 attempts. Despite leading 6-5 in the second set, Zverev failed to capitalize, allowing Griekspoor to win in three sets after a tense final tiebreak. Zverev, who has struggled with form since the Australian Open, acknowledged his subpar performance, citing a need to return to the drawing board. Griekspoor expressed pride in overcoming the mental challenges of previous losses to Zverev, clinching the win on his sixth match point. This unexpected exit leaves Zverev unable to close the ranking gap with the suspended world No. 1 Jannik Sinner. Griekspoor will face Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard in the next round.