Alexander Zverev Vs Arthur Rinderknech, Wimbledon 2025: Third Seed Loses Opener

Third-seeded Alexander Zverev lost to 72nd-ranked Arthur Rinderknech 7-6 (3), 6-7 (8), 6-3, 6-7 (5), 6-4 in the first round at Wimbledon on Tuesday (July 1, 2025) in a match that was suspended overnight. It was Zverev’s earliest exit at a Grand Slam tournament since 2019 — also at the All England Club. Rinderknech, a 29-year-old Frenchman, had only one other career victory at Wimbledon — that was last year. Zverev has reached the fourth round at Wimbledon three times, including last year, but never beyond that point. He lost to Taylor Fritz in five sets a year ago.

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Updated on: 2 July 2025 8:19 pm

Wimbledon Tennis: Arthur Rinderknech vs Alexander Zverev

Wimbledon Tennis: Alexander Zverev Vs Arthur Rinderknech | Photo: AP/Kin Cheung

Arthur Rinderknech of France celebrates after beating Alexander Zverev of Germany in their first round men's singles match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London.

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Wimbledon Tennis: Alexander Zverev Vs Arthur Rinderknech

Wimbledon Tennis: Arthur Rinderknech vs Alexander Zverev | Photo: AP/Kin Cheung

Arthur Rinderknech of France greets Alexander Zverev of Germany at the net after winning their first round men's singles match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London.

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Wimbledon 2025: Arthur Rinderknech vs Alexander Zverev

Wimbledon 2025: Alexander Zverev Vs Arthur Rinderknech | Photo: AP/Kin Cheung

Arthur Rinderknech of France returns to Alexander Zverev of Germany during their first round men's singles match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London.

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Wimbledon 2025: Alexander Zverev Vs Arthur Rinderknech

Wimbledon 2025: Arthur Rinderknech vs Alexander Zverev | Photo: AP/Kin Cheung

Arthur Rinderknech of France returns to Alexander Zverev of Germany during their first round men's singles match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London.

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Britain Wimbledon Tennis: Arthur Rinderknech vs Alexander Zverev

Britain Wimbledon Tennis: Alexander Zverev Vs Arthur Rinderknech | Photo: AP/Kin Cheung

Alexander Zverev of Germany returns to Arthur Rinderknech of France during their first round men's singles match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London.

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Britain Wimbledon Tennis: Alexander Zverev Vs Arthur Rinderknech

Britain Wimbledon Tennis: Arthur Rinderknech vs Alexander Zverev | Photo: AP/Kin Cheung

Alexander Zverev of Germany returns to Arthur Rinderknech of France during their first round men's singles match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London.

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Wimbledon Tennis Championships: Arthur Rinderknech vs Alexander Zverev

Wimbledon Tennis Championships: Alexander Zverev Vs Arthur Rinderknech | Photo: AP/Kin Cheung

Alexander Zverev of Germany falls as he tries to return to Arthur Rinderknech of France during their first round men's singles match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London.

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Wimbledon Tennis Championships: Alexander Zverev Vs Arthur Rinderknech

Wimbledon Tennis Championships: Arthur Rinderknech vs Alexander Zverev | Photo: AP/Kin Cheung

Arthur Rinderknech of France serves to Alexander Zverev of Germany during their first round men's singles match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London.

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Wimbledon Championships: Arthur Rinderknech vs Alexander Zverev

Wimbledon Championships: Alexander Zverev Vs Arthur Rinderknech | Photo: AP/Kin Cheung

Arthur Rinderknech of France returns to Alexander Zverev of Germany during their first round men's singles match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London.

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Wimbledon Championships: Alexander Zverev Vs Arthur Rinderknech

Wimbledon Championships: Arthur Rinderknech vs Alexander Zverev | Photo: AP/Kin Cheung

Alexander Zverev of Germany serves to Arthur Rinderknech of France during their first round men's singles match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London.