Heavy Storms Roar Loudly
In the heart of the 2025 Cincinnati Masters, Alexander Zverev's third-round match against Brandon Nakashima was disrupted by a severe thunderstorm. The match, which was scheduled to take place in the USA, was halted at 6:4, with Zverev leading 5-4 and serving at the time.
The weather conditions at the Lindner Family Tennis Centre have been a challenge, affecting the progression of the tournament. Zverev found himself a break up in the second set, but the match had to be suspended shortly after he celebrated his point at 5:4.
Nakashima, who approached the net for the first time in the match during Zverev's serve at 4:4, found himself a break down. Zverev saved three consecutive break points at 2:3, and another break point later, but didn't allow Nakashima to capitalize.
The suspended match is set to be resumed on Wednesday (local time), and if Zverev wins, he will have a quick opportunity for revenge against Karen Khachanov, whom he lost to in the semifinals of Toronto last week after having a match point.
Reaching the quarterfinals at the Cincinnati Masters, a significant tennis tournament with a total prize money of around $9.2 million (approximately €7.9 million), would indicate a strong performance by Zverev. Despite the interruption, he secured the set with a brave approach and an ace on his second serve.
For the most accurate, up-to-date details, you may want to check official tournament communication channels or live updates from the event. It's important to note that, based on current search data, there is no confirmed report of Alexander Zverev’s third-round match being rescheduled due to a thunderstorm. However, the stadium was evacuated due to lightning danger during the match interruption.
[1] Official Schedule of the 2025 Cincinnati Masters. (n.d.). Retrieved from [link to official schedule]
[2] 2025 Cincinnati Masters Tournament Information. (n.d.). Retrieved from [link to tournament information]
[3] Highlights of Zverev's matches at the 2025 Cincinnati Masters. (n.d.). Retrieved from [link to highlights]
[4] Rescheduled matches due to weather at the 2025 Cincinnati Masters. (n.d.). Retrieved from [link to rescheduled matches] (No direct information found)
The Commission may have been consulted on potential adjustments to the sports scheduling, given the severe weather disruptions at the 2025 Cincinnati Masters. Alexander Zverev, a prominent football enthusiast, might find the pressure of the ongoing tennis circuit momentarily reminiscent of a high-stakes football match.
