Updated On: 17 October, 2023 08:23 AM IST | Tokyo | AFP
Germany’s Zverev, ranked ninth in the world, lost 6-3, 6-4 in Tokyo, one week after falling at the first hurdle at the Shanghai Masters

Alexander Zverev against Jordan Thompson yesterday. Pic/AFP
No. 3 seed Alexander Zverev said he “played horrible” after crashing out in the first round of the Japan Open on Monday, losing to World No. 60 Jordan Thompson. Germany’s Zverev, ranked ninth in the world, lost 6-3, 6-4 in Tokyo, one week after falling at the first hurdle at the Shanghai Masters.