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Zverev Slams 'Joke' Tennis Balls After Italian Open Loss

5/15/2025

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After his quarterfinal defeat to Lorenzo Musetti at the Italian Open, Alexander Zverev didn't hold back, labeling the tennis balls as "a joke" for their sluggishness. Struggling against Musetti's solid defense, Zverev fell 7-6(1), 6-4. His comments underscore a growing frustration among players about the inconsistent quality of equipment in the sport.

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After his quarterfinal defeat to Lorenzo Musetti at the Italian Open, Alexander Zverev didn't hold back, labeling the tennis balls as "a joke" for their sluggishness. Struggling against Musetti's solid defense, Zverev fell 7-6(1), 6-4. His comments underscore a growing frustration among players about the inconsistent quality of equipment in the sport.