Forgetful Ace: Zverev's Baffling Amnesia (or So It Seems)
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Tennis player Alexander Zverev experiencing puzzling blackout episodes.
In an unexpected turn of events, tennis star Alexander Zverev seems to have forgotten his stellar record against his Stuttgart quarterfinal opponent, Brandon Nakashima. Or perhaps he didn't? The journalists helped him jog his memory! With a cool demeanor, Zverev chuckled off the little lapse.
Brandon Nakashima, hmm... That name sounded familiar, but Zverev needed a reminder. When quizzed about his undefeated streak against the American during a press conference, the world number three initially scratched his head. "I can't recall a single contest we've played," he admitted with a sheepish grin. But the memory soon resurfaced, causing a hearty laugh among the press corps. "Ah, yes! That's right!" exclaimed Zverev.
Tennis Bouts with BrandonZverev and Nakashima have crossed paths on the ATP Tour three times, with Zverev taking the win every time - most recently at the US Open in 2021[3]. Asked about his strategy for the upcoming match, Zverev laughed, "I know him... Apparently, I've played him three times!" He plans to review some statistics and stick to his game plan.
Zverev started off strong in the Stuttgart grass tournament, securing his first victory over Frenchman Corentin Moutet. Playing as the top seed after six years, the 28-year-old swiftly seized the initiative, breaking Moutet's serve early on and consolidating the break to win the first set. However, Zverev found himself tied in lengthier rallies against the left-handed Moutet on the lush clay.
Both players began to show signs of frustration - Moutet, in particular, took his agitation out on the umpire. In the sweltering heat of the afternoon, Zverev finally emerged victorious, claiming the second set tiebreak 9-7, and sealing the match on his first match point, 6-2, 7-6 (9-7).
Source: ntv.de, tno/dpa/sid
- Alexander Zverev
- Tennis
I'm not sure if I've played against Brandon Nakashima before, but if our past encounters on the ATP Tour are anything to go by, I'm confident I'll fare well. However, I'll need to refresh my memory about our matches to develop an effective strategy for our upcoming contest.
