What a tennis rollercoaster we just witnessed at the Monte Carlo Masters! In a match that lasted 2 hours and 52 minutes, Alexander Zverev defeated Cristian Garin after an incredible comeback with a score of 4-6, 6-4, 7-5.
Garin Strong at the Start, Zverev Strikes Back
Cristian Garin opened the match brilliantly, dictated the pace on the clay, and deservedly won the first set 6-4. The Chilean played with a lot of confidence, but the German found his rhythm in the second set, stabilized his game, and returned the favor with the exact same score – 6-4.
A Third Set for the History Books: From 4-0 to the Edge of the Abyss
What happened in the deciding set will be talked about for a long time. Garin started incredibly and in the blink of an eye reached a 4-0 lead, breaking his opponent’s serve twice. At those moments, the match seemed completely decided.
However, Zverev once again showed why he belongs at the very top of world tennis. He refused to surrender, managed to get one break back, and then another. The turning point happened at 5-3 when Garin lost his serve. Zverev tied it at 5-5 and took the match into absolute chaos, from which he ultimately emerged as the winner after the final game.
Key Match Statistics That Reflect the Drama
The statistics right up to the finish perfectly show how nuances decided the match:
- Serve: Zverev fired 6 aces, while Garin had none. The Chilean made 4 double faults, whereas the German had zero.
- Aggressiveness and Errors: Zverev was more aggressive with 21 winners compared to Garin’s 16. However, both made too many mistakes – Garin had 44 unforced errors, and Zverev 39.
- Break Point Conversion: Both players had a solid success rate in crucial moments, converting 4 out of 9 offered break points.
- Total Points: Right before the end of the match, the difference in total points won was minimal – 93 for Zverev against 92 for Garin.
For a complete overview of all results and the draw, visit our central Hub report from the ATP Monte Carlo Masters.