Zverev's dream bursts in the semi -finals: Fritz stops German hopes!

Zverev's dream bursts in the semi -finals: Fritz stops German hopes!

Turin, Italien - Turin (dpa)-A dramatic tennis duel ended for Alexander Zverev without a happy ending! The German tennis star, currently in second place in the world rankings, had to surrender to the US Open finalist Taylor Fritz in the semi-finals of the ATP finals. With an exciting final score of 3: 6, 6: 3, 6: 7 (3: 7), Zverev missed moving into the final and thus the chance of the hoped -for tournament victory. After a nerve -wracking third sentence, which was decided in the Tiebreak, Zverev now only remains on vacation, while Fritz again appeared as an fear opponent and the hopes of the German at a significant tournament.

The first sentence was a clear matter for Fritz, which put Zverev under pressure right from the start. The Hamburger had difficulty keeping his serve and received an early break. After a weak start, Zverev found better in the second set and equalized the game. But the decision was made in the Tiebreak, where Zverev fell behind from the start and ultimately had left behind. Instead of fighting for the title, he now has to hope for the next season.

German hope in double

But not everything is lost for the German tennis fans! In doubles, Kevin Krawietz and Tim Pütz cause a sensation by surprisingly moving into the final. After a gripping match in which they turned a gap and defended a match ball, they are the first German duo in the 55-year tournament history in the final. Krawietz was enthusiastic: "Standing here in the final is something special, absolutely." While Zverev's dreams of a Grand Slam title for 2024 are moving far away, fans have the hope of a historical success in doubles.