Zverev makes a strong comeback in Toronto
Alexander Zverev made a strong comeback at the Canadian Open 2025 and defeated Adam Walton in the second round. After a month-long break following a disastrous first-round loss at Wimbledon, the top German proved he is back to his old form on the hard courts of Toronto.
Mental reset and Nadal’s influence
Zverev recently revealed that he also visited Rafael Nadal’s Mallorca academy during his time away from the game. He said the visit was to overcome mental fatigue and rekindle his motivation. It seems the consultation has paid off, as Zverev has shown better concentration and resilience on the court.
Key moments of the match
The highlight of the match was a 52-shot rally during the first set tiebreak, which Zverev won to take a crucial lead. Despite being down a serve break while serving for the match at 5-3 in the second set, he immediately broke serve and won when Walton double-faulted on match point. The win was Zverev’s 499th career win on the ATP Tour.
Next challenger: Matteo Arnaldi
Zverev will now face Italy’s Matteo Arnaldi, who defeated Tristan Schoolket in a three-set match. Zverev is leading 1-0 after a solid win in their previous encounter in Acapulco earlier this year.
Other notable wins at the Canadian Open
Third seed Lorenzo Musetti defeated Australian qualifier James Duckworth 7-5, 6-1 to advance with ease. Fifth seed Holger Rune also impressed, beating Frenchman Giovanni Empetsi Pericard 7-6 (9/7), 6-3. Eighth seed Casper Ruud defeated Roman Safiullin 6-3, 6-3, while Daniil Medvedev beat Dalibor Svarcina 7-6 (7/3), 6-4.
What’s next
With top players like Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz out due to injury and fatigue, Zverev’s form makes him a strong contender for the title. With nearly 500 wins and a newfound momentum, the German is in for a long haul in Toronto.
Zverev will continue his campaign at the 2025 Canadian Open and will aim to win his second title in Canada since 2017.
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