2024 Mens Singles Round 3: Alexander Zverev vs Tallon Griekspoor

Zverev reaches the French Open last 16 after coming through a nervy five-set thriller

Watch the highlights of the match on the official Roland-Garros YouTube.

Alexander Zverev has reached the last 16 of the French Open, battling from two sets to one down to defeat Tallon Griekspoor in a rollercoaster five-set match. Zverev eventually won 6-2, 6-4, 1-6, 4-6, 7-6(1) after three hours and 41 minutes on Court Philippe Chatrier.

The German looked to be cruising when he took the first two sets at Roland Garros on Saturday, with his powerful groundstrokes proving too much for Griekspoor. However, the Dutchman hit back in style, taking the third and fourth sets to force a decider.

In the fifth set, it was Zverev who showed his experience, breaking Griekspoor's serve in the 12th game to seal the win. The victory sets up a last-16 clash with either Lorenzo Musetti or Pedro Cachin.

Zverev will be hoping to make a deep run in the tournament, having reached the semi-finals in 2020. The French Open is the only Grand Slam title that Zverev has not yet won, and he will be determined to add it to his collection.

For Griekspoor, it was a disappointing end to a promising tournament. The Dutchman reached the third round of a Grand Slam for the first time, but he will be disappointed that he could not push Zverev further.

Zverev's win is a reminder that he is still one of the best players in the world. The German has had a difficult start to the season, but he is now starting to find his form. He will be one of the favorites to win the French Open, and he will be looking to add to his collection of Grand Slam titles.