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Alexander Zverev's snide comments about Lorenzo Musetti's game

Alexander Zverev lost to Lorenzo Musetti in the Rome Italian Open quarterfinal on Wednesday, ending his title defense.
Zverev attributed his defeat partly to the different quality of balls used in Rome, which he said affected his aggressive playing style.
He criticized the balls as "a joke" and explained they were slower and heavier, making it harder to hit winners against Musetti's strong defense.
Both players recorded 20 winners, but Musetti won in straight sets 7-6, 6-4, marking his third win over Zverev and improving their head-to-head to 3-1.
Zverev's frustration highlights ongoing concerns about inconsistent ball standards across tournaments, which could influence player performance and equipment regulations.

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