ATP Halle: Alexander Zverev vs Lorenzo Sonego

ATP Halle: Alexander Zverev vs Lorenzo Sonego – R2 Grass Clash

🧠 Form & Context

Alexander Zverev 🇩🇪
🏡 Home turf advantage: Semifinalist in Halle the last two years; thriving in front of German crowds.
🔥 2025 form: 33–12 record with a Stuttgart final just last week and a title in Munich.
🎾 Grass sharpness: Demolished Giron 6–2, 6–1 in R1—a dominant start and one of his best wins this season.
📈 Near top-tier: Has flirted with world No. 1 this year, consistently reaching late rounds.
🧠 H2H dominance: Leads Sonego 4–0, including grass and hard court wins.
Lorenzo Sonego 🇮🇹
🎯 Back on the board: Snapped a 4-match losing streak with a solid win over Struff (6–3, 6–2).
📉 Erratic season: After AO quarterfinal run, failed to win back-to-back matches in 11 straight tournaments.
🌱 Limited grass results: 1 career title on grass, but overall record on fast courts remains modest.
🧱 Struggles vs elite: Winless vs Top 10 since April 2023; fell to Zverev here last year (4–6, 6–7).
📍 Halle history: R2 exits in both 2023 and 2024—always against top-tier opponents.

🔍 Match Breakdown

Zverev’s combination of power serving, controlled aggression, and precise timing makes him a serious force on grass. His R1 showing was a statement of intent, and with the crowd on his side, he’s a strong contender for the title. Sonego brings flair and variety, but often lacks consistency. His win over Struff might help his confidence, but stylistically, he’s always struggled to break down Zverev’s rhythm. With the German dictating from the back of the court and serving lights out, Sonego needs a near-flawless performance to compete. The previous meeting here in Halle (2024) already ended in straights—and the gap may be wider now.

🔮 Prediction

Zverev looks dialed in and ready to go deep. With superior form, better surface adaptation, and H2H control, he’s well-positioned to cruise again. Pick: Alexander Zverev in straight sets – power, poise, and home support should neutralize Sonego's spark.

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📊 Tale of the Tape

• 2025 W/L: Zverev 33–12 | Sonego 13–16
• Grass W/L (career): Zverev 41–21 | Sonego 20–22
• H2H: Zverev leads 4–0
• Rankings: Zverev No. 4 | Sonego No. 49