Zverev cruises past Bonzi in French Open first round

German tennis player Alexander Zverev began his French Open campaign with a dominant performance, defeating local wildcard Benjamin Bonzi in the first round. The second seed secured a comfortable victory in just over two hours, winning 6-3, 6-4, 6-2 on Court Suzanne Lenglen.

Zverev, who reached the final of the French Open in 2024, expressed satisfaction with his opening match. "It's a good start. Winning in three sets on the first day is always nice, especially against Benjamin, who can cause trouble for top players," he stated after the match. The 29-year-old is still pursuing his maiden Grand Slam title.

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It's a good start. Winning in three sets on the first day is always nice, especially against Benjamin, who can cause trouble for top players.

"Overall, I think it was a good match, and I'm very happy with the start. I hope to continue to improve from here," Zverev added. He acknowledged the challenges of best-of-five-set Grand Slam matches, particularly in the early stages, emphasizing the need for consistent focus and quick adaptation.

Zverev's next opponent in the pursuit of a place in the third round will be Czech player Tomáš Macháč. The German's strong showing in the first round sets a positive tone for his aspirations at Roland Garros this year.

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Overall, I think it was a good match, and I'm very happy with the start. I hope to continue to improve from here.