Zverev crashes as Swiatek scrapes into Madrid Open quarterfinals

Alexander Zverev, ranked world No. 2 in men’s singles, fell to Francisco Cerundolo in the round of 16 at the Madrid Open as Cerundolo, ranked 21st, managed a thrilling comeback to defeat the two-time former winner. In women’s singles, Iga Swiatek survived several nervous moments before securing her fifth WTA 1000 quarterfinal with a hard-fought victory over Diana Shnaider.