Alexander Zverev's season is taking a very negative direction after his defeat to Jannik Sinner in the Australian Open final. The world number 2 – who dreamed of winning his first Major title at Melbourne Park – is still suffering from that clear defeat on the iconic Rod Laver Arena and has not yet recovered.

The top seed Alexander Zverev embraced a short Indian Wells campaign. World no. 2 faced Tallon Griekspoor in the second round and experienced a tough 4-6, 7-6, 7-6 defeat to Tallon Griekspoor in three hours and seven minutes.

Tallon Griekspoor on Friday stunned top seed Alexander Zverev 4-6, 7-6 (7/5), 7-6 (7/4) in the second round at Indian Wells, avenging a devastating loss to the German at Roland Garros last year. Zverev,