Zverev stuns Djokovic in Rome

Rome — Germany’s Alexander Zverev stunned four-time Rome champion Novak Djokovic 6-4 6-3 to win his first Masters title on Sunday, confirming his status as a French Open danger man. The 20-year-old Zverev claimed his maiden Masters 1 000 title after becoming the youngest player in a decade to reach a final at this level and will move to 10 in the world as a result of his impressive victory. Djokovic, who turns 30 on Monday, was the previous youngest Masters finalist, going all the way to the title in Miami as a 19-year-old in 2007.

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