Alexander Zverev explains how Carlos Alcaraz’s injury could affect Jannik Sinner

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Alexander Zverev kept his impressive clay-court run going with a clinical win over Alexander Blockx.

The 28-year-old was in complete control from start to finish and now edges closer to another Masters 1000 final, where a rematch against Jannik Sinner could be waiting.

Sinner has become a bit of a roadblock for Zverev lately. He’s still searching for answers after falling short in both the Rome and Madrid finals earlier this season.

Jannik Sinner is quickly becoming a major hurdle for Alexander Zverev, as losses in both the Rome and Madrid finals have added to his frustrations this season.

And with Carlos Alcaraz pulling out of Roland Garros due to injury, there’s even more reason for Zverev to find that breakthrough soon.

Alexander Zverev picks out players who could make a run at the Italian Open

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After his victory, Alexander Zverev was asked at his press conference who he believed posed the biggest threat to his chances of winning the Italian Open.

Beyond Sinner, he said: “There’s young guys who are playing great tennis. Prizmic is definitely one of them that is playing great tennis. There are the guys that we know about. It will be very interesting between Musetti and Cerundolo, two very good players on the clay court.

“I’m going to go match by match. That’s the most important thing, not to look too far ahead, focus on the things that you can control.

“Last week Blockx was in the semifinals. He beat everybody. He bet Casper Ruud, Felix, all the favourites to go to the semifinal. In tennis you never know. Each week is different. I just focus on the opponents that are in front of me.”