Zverev Rallies in Toronto to Claim Milestone 500th ATP Match Win
ONTARIO, CANADA, AUG 1 – Top-seeded Alexander Zverev defeated Matteo Arnaldi in three sets to reach the fourth round of the National Bank Open, continuing his pursuit of the tournament title.
- On Thursday night at the National Bank Open in Toronto, Germany’s Alexander Zverev secured a milestone victory by defeating Italy’s Matteo Arnaldi to reach 500 career ATP match wins.
- Zverev reached this milestone after a three-set match where he lost the first set 6-7 but improved his baseline play and found his rhythm in later sets to win 6-3, 6-2.
- Arnaldi was a 2024 Canadian Open semi-finalist, and Zverev broke twice in the third set to secure victory and advance to face Francisco Cerundolo.
- Zverev described the achievement as "a great achievement" and joked, "But I still want 500 more-- maybe even more," highlighting his ongoing ambition.
- This victory confirms Zverev as the first ATP player born in 1990 or later to reach 500 match wins, underscoring his sustained success and longevity.
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German tennis star Alexander Zverev (ATP 3rd) reached the top 16 of the Masters-level tournament in Toronto and also earned his 500th career win on the professional tour.
In his career, Zverev completed 712 games on the ATP Tour – the 500th victory secures him entry into the eighth final at the Masters in Toronto. He doesn't like the next opponent.
Germany's tennis star Alexander Zverev has played 712 games in his career on the ATP Tour - the 500th victory secures him the entry into the eighth final at the Masters in Toronto. There is a player waiting who he has not yet been able to defeat.
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