Munich Open 2026: Zverev begins with hard-fought win over Kecmanovic Alexander Zverev fought to a 6-3, 3-6, 7-6 (7/2) win over Serbia’s Miomir Kecmanovic in the first round of the ATP event in Munich on Tuesday.
Reigning champion Zverev seemed in control after taking the first set but the third-ranked German made a series of errors as Kecmanovic began to show more resistance.
World number 58 Kecmanovic rallied to win the second set and forced a final-set tiebreak against the top seed.
In chilly, windy conditions in the Bavarian capital, Zverev eventually shook off Kecmanovic after two hours and 18 minutes.
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The 28-year-old will face Canada’s Gabriel Diallo in the last 16. Zverev has won the Munich title three times, in 2017, 2018 and last year.
Kecmanovic, 26, is the only player other than Jannik Sinner to have defeated Zverev since his semi-final exit at the Australian Open in January. He beat Zverev in the second round in Acapulco in February.
Earlier on Tuesday, sixth seed Luciano Darderi beat China’s Zhang Zhizhen 7-6 (7/5), 3-6, 6-1, while Denis Shapovalov defeated eighth seed Tallon Griekspoor 6-4, 3-6, 6-2.
Published on Apr 14, 2026
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Alexander Zverev fought to a 6-3, 3-6, 7-6 (7/2) win over Serbia’s Miomir Kecmanovic in the first round of the ATP event in Munich on Tuesday.
Reigning champion Zverev seemed in control after taking the first set but the third-ranked German made a series of errors as Kecmanovic began to show more resistance.
World number 58 Kecmanovic rallied to win the second set and forced a final-set tiebreak against the top seed.
In chilly, windy conditions in the Bavarian capital, Zverev eventually shook off Kecmanovic after two hours and 18 minutes.
ALSO READ: Shelton fights past Emilio Nava in Munich Open
The 28-year-old will face Canada’s Gabriel Diallo in the last 16. Zverev has won the Munich title three times, in 2017, 2018 and last year.
Kecmanovic, 26, is the only player other than Jannik Sinner to have defeated Zverev since his semi-final exit at the Australian Open in January. He beat Zverev in the second round in Acapulco in February.
Earlier on Tuesday, sixth seed Luciano Darderi beat China’s Zhang Zhizhen 7-6 (7/5), 3-6, 6-1, while Denis Shapovalov defeated eighth seed Tallon Griekspoor 6-4, 3-6, 6-2.
Published on Apr 14, 2026


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