Indian Wells top seed Alexander Zverev exits in 1st match

Indian Wells top seed Alexander Zverev exits in first match: ‘I’m just not playing good tennis’
That’s Zverev right now, who lost to Tallon Griekspoor of the Netherlands, 4-6, 7-6 (5), 7-6 (4) in his first match at Indian Wells — as the top seed no less — on Friday.
No. 1 seed Alexander Zverev suffers shock second-round defeat at Indian Wells
Alexander Zverev’s hopes of becoming the men’s world No. 1 suffered a blow on Friday as he crashed out of the BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells in the second round following a shock defeat to Tallon Griekspoor.
Alexander Zverev’s brutally honest confession following early elimination at Indian Wells
In his debut at the BNP Paribas Open, Alexander Zverev had a disappointing performance and was eliminated by Tallon Griekspoor, prompting a brutally honest confession from the German tennis player.
Tennis-Top seed Zverev stunned by Griekspoor at Indian Wells
Tallon Griekspoor upset top seed Alexander Zverev 4-6 7-6(5) 7-6(4) in a marathon second round clash at Indian Wells on Friday. The Dutchman collapsed on the court after converting his sixth match point to end an absorbing three hour,
Alexander Zverev after Indian Wells upset: "I'm playing terrible"
Since then, Zverev has suffered early exits to much-lower ranked players in Buenos Aires, Rio de Janeiro, Acapulco, and now Indian Wells. On Friday afternoon, Tallon Griekspoor defeated Zverev in a hard-fought three-setter: 4-6, 7-6 (5), 7-6 (4).
Carlos Alcaraz makes feelings clear on No.1 ranking goal after Alexander Zverev suffers early exit at Indian Wells
Carlos Alcaraz has been inching closer to reclaim the No.1 position on the rankings table. On Saturday (March 8), he beat Quentin Halys 6-4, 6-2 to kickstart his Indian Wells campaign.
Tallon Griekspoor stuns top seed Alexander Zverev at Indian Wells
Tallon Griekspoor stunned top seed Alexander Zverev 4-6, 7-6 (5), 7-6 (4) in a 3-hour, 7-minute second-round clash Friday at the BNP Paribas Open. And No. 4 seed Casper Ruud fell to American Marcos Giron in the other big upset of the day.
Top seed Alexander Zverev beaten by Tallon Griekspoor in 2nd round at Indian Wells
Tallon Griekspoor upset No. 1 seed Alexander Zverev 4-6, 7-6 (5), 7-6 (4) in a second-round match at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, California.
Indian Wells star receives tough love from own staff during Alexander Zverev upset
Tallon Griekspoor went through an emotional and physical battle during his Indian Wells matchup against Alexander Zverev, with a little help from his team.
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