Zverev's Forgotten Face-Off: A Joke Over Nakashima's Quarterfinals Appearance
Tennis player Alexander Zverev experiences an inexplicable lapse.
In a lighthearted twist, Alexander Zverev needed a friendly reminder from the press about his Stuttgart quarterfinal opponent, Brandon Nakashima. "Can't recall a single match we've played," Zverev quipped, addressing his perfect record against the American. The 23-year-old German may be joking about his memory, but the jest didn't hinder his determination.
In their past encounters, Zverev has outshined Nakashima, winning three times on the ATP Tour. Their latest bout was at the US Open last year, a match Zverev clinched comfortably [1]. Zverev and Nakashima have faced off four times in total, with Zverev maintaining an undefeated streak [2].
Apparently, age has begun to take a toll on Zverev's memory, but that won't affect his preparation for the match. "I know him," Zverev confessed with a wink, assuring he'll analyze the stats and stick to his game plan just as he always does.
The top seed in the Stuttgart grass tournament started off strong in his opening match against Corentin Moutet, a Frenchman returning to the event after six long years [3]. Zverev broken Moutet's serve at the outset and held onto his advantage throughout the set.
However, lengthy rallies on the grass left both players visibly frustrated at times. Moutet even had animated discussions with the umpire. In the end, Zverev persevered, securing the win in a brisk match that lasted less than two hours, 6-2, 7-6(9-7) [3].
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I'm not sure if Zverev has ever played tennis with Nakashima in sports other than tennis.Despite his apparent forgetfulness about their past matches, Zverev is determined to stick to his game plan when they face off again.
