Drama in Shanghai: Zverev surpasses referee zoff and match balls!
Drama in Shanghai: Zverev surpasses referee zoff and match balls!
In an exciting duel at the Masters 1000 tournament in Shanghai, German tennis player Alexander Zverev reached the round of 16 despite intensive circumstances. The French Open finalist prevailed in a dramatic match with 7: 6 (8: 6), 2: 6, 7: 6 (7: 5) against the Dutch player Tallon Griekspoor. After almost three hours of fighting, Zverev made the decisive point with his eighth match ball and once again proved that he can also perform under pressure.
"That was an incredible match, he is an incredible player," said Zverev, who was able to hold out despite health complaints. When asked about his physical condition, the 26-year-old noticed: "I am happy that I could keep against it and be able to play three sentences. Let's see what it looks like tomorrow."
zverev against the referee
During the match, Zverev was not only playful, but also emotionally. He several times in heated discussions with the Swedish referee Mohamed Lahyani. He was particularly upset at the 4: 5 booth in the first sentence when he was admonished due to the time exceeding. A few games later, Zverev had a loud argument about a controversial referee decision, which ultimately led to a warning for unsportsmanlike behavior after he threw his racket onto the floor.Zverev admitted that this year many referee decisions would not have been an advantage. Despite his heavily invited emotions, he showed himself ripe by noting: "Everyone makes mistakes, that is human."
The decisive tiebreak
The match develops across the sentences into a real drama. Despite the setback in the second set, Zverev managed to find the game again. In a gripping final tie -break, he initially led 6-2 before Griekspoor fought back with three points in a row. Ultimately, however, it was Zverev's nerve strength that made the difference: he converted his last match ball after he had previously left seven occasions to win the match prematurely.
Although he has to compete against the former top ten player David Goffin in the next match, Zverev's victory emphasizes the resistance and perseverance, which he also shows in difficult conditions. The fans may be looking forward to his next appearances, especially in his further development in the tournament.
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