Alexander Zverev celebrated his 28th birthday in style with a dominant win at the ATP 500 tournament in Munich, Germany, taking home a prize of 2.5 million euros. The top-seeded German outplayed American Ben Shelton, the second seed, with a convincing 6-2, 6-4 victory in the final.
The match was all Zverev from the start. He seized two crucial break points in the first set and never looked back. Zverev broke Shelton’s serve early in the second set, making it 1-0, and held on to his advantage to seal the win on his first chance.
Missed Opportunities
Shelton, ranked 15th in the world, struggled to find his footing. He failed to create a single break opportunity throughout the match. The 22-year-old American, with two ATP titles under his belt, was undone by 21 unforced errors, a stark contrast to Zverev’s seven.
The victory marked Zverev’s 24th ATP title, capping off an impressive performance. His previous wins at this tournament in 2017 and 2018 showcased his prowess on the court. Zverev’s experience and skill ultimately paid off, leaving Shelton to ponder what might have been.