Alexander Zverev Advances to Roland Garros Quarterfinals After Tallon Griekspoor Withdraws

Alexander Zverev advanced to the quarter-finals of the 2025 French Open after his opponent, Tallon Griekspoor, retired due to an abdominal injury while trailing 6-4, 3-0. Griekspoor had started strong but showed a significant drop in performance, leading to his withdrawal after 54 minutes, highlighting the increasing physical demands on ATP players in modern tennis. Zverev, seeking his first Grand Slam title and having been runner-up last year, has demonstrated improved conditioning and strategic pacing, navigating through a challenging field to reach his seventh Roland Garros quarter-final in eight years. Their rivalry has been competitive this year, with Griekspoor scoring a notable win earlier, but Zverev currently leads their head-to-head series. Zverev will face either Novak Djokovic or Cameron Norrie in the quarter-finals, with Djokovic holding a lead in their head-to-head record. Meanwhile, other top players like Jannik Sinner continue their strong runs, indicating a highly competitive and physically demanding ATP season.