There are no doubles for Alexander Zverev in Rome. The German tennis player had conquered the Roman clay court in 2017, beating Novak Djokovic in the final in just two sets; the following year, he had attempted the feat, but a too superior Rafael Nadal had blocked his path.2022 could have been the year of his return to success in the capital, but the world number three’s dream was dashed in the semi-finals, where Stefanos Tsitsipas triumphed. The Greek came from a set down (as he did against Khachanov, also in Rome) and prevailed against a confused Zverev, especially in the third …

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