Zverev Sets Personal Best with 61 Wins at Erste Bank Open

Alexander Zverev achieved his personal best of 61 wins this year by defeating Marcos Giron at the Erste Bank Open. He will face Lorenzo Musetti next. Grigor Dimitrov and other players also advanced in the tournament. Zverev is the tournament's top seed in Vienna, Austria.

Alexander Zverev made headlines by securing his 61st win of the year at the Erste Bank Open, surpassing his previous record of 60 wins achieved in 2018. The victory came after a match against Marcos Giron, which ended 6-2, 7-5 in favor of the German athlete.

Zverev, who is ranked third globally and holds the top seed at this indoor hard-court tournament in Vienna, Austria, is set to challenge Lorenzo Musetti next. Musetti advanced following the withdrawal of Gael Monfils from a second-round clash due to illness.

Other notable advances in the tournament include Grigor Dimitrov, who overcame Zhang Zhizhen with a 6-4, 7-5 victory, setting up a match against Tomas Machac. Additionally, players Brandon Nakashima and Karen Khachanov secured spots to progress further on Wednesday.

(With inputs from agencies.)