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French Open: Zverev Illness Raises Upset Fears Ahead

5/23/2025

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The French Open kicks off this Sunday, igniting excitement among tennis fans. World number three Alexander Zverev, fresh from a last-16 defeat to Alexandre Muller, revealed illness impacted his performance. Meanwhile, top seeds like Hubert Hurkacz and Stefanos Tsitsipas brace for challenging first-round battles, leaving fans anxious about possible early upsets.

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The French Open kicks off this Sunday, igniting excitement among tennis fans. World number three Alexander Zverev, fresh from a last-16 defeat to Alexandre Muller, revealed illness impacted his performance. Meanwhile, top seeds like Hubert Hurkacz and Stefanos Tsitsipas brace for challenging first-round battles, leaving fans anxious about possible early upsets.