Zverev defeats Gaubas and will face Fils in Rome

Alexander Zverev faced Lithuanian qualifier Vilius Gaubas, the surprise of the tournament, this Sunday. Despite conceding two breaks in the first set, the German was solid, particularly in the second set where he handed the Lithuanian a 6-0 defeat.

Having secured his spot in the round of 16, he will now meet Arthur Fils, who earlier on Sunday defeated Stefanos Tsitsipas. Zverev will be eager for revenge against the Frenchman after losing to him in Miami just over a month ago.

This is a must-win match for the German, who is defending his title in Rome this week.