Home favorite Alexander Zverev showcased his champion's resolve at the Munich Open on Friday, battling past Francisco Cerundolo in three sets to secure his spot in the semi-finals. The top seed and defending champion faced a stern test, letting a double-break lead slip in the opening set before storming back to dominate the next two, sealing a 5-7, 6-0, 6-2 victory.

After the match, a confident Zverev stated, "I played well, I have to admit. I hope I can stand here again with the trophy on Sunday." His path to that final now goes through Italian Flavio Cobolli, who delivered an impressive performance of his own with a commanding 6-2, 6-2 win over Vit Kopriva. This sets up a compelling clash as Zverev continues his quest for another title on German soil.