Insolite - Zverev to Alcaraz: "You've beaten me too much this year!"

Alexander Zverev did not disappoint. After winning the title at Paris-Bercy, the German arrived at the Masters tournament with his sights firmly set on the title.

After his first two authoritative victories, over Andrey Rublev and Casper Ruud, the German claimed a third consecutive win by overcoming a Carlos Alcaraz who simply wasn't strong enough (7-6, 6-4).

Inevitably satisfied with his performance, the world number 2 even allowed himself a rather original exchange with his victim of the day as he shook hands. All smiles, he said to Alcaraz: "You've beaten me too much this year!

A message that seems to refer to their duel in this year's French Open final.