Least Memorable Rival? Zverev Jokes About Forgetting Nakashima
Tennis Player Alexander Zverev Experiencing Unusual Fainting Spells
Reddit Instagram Telegram Email Print Copy Link Seemingly forgetting his Stuttgart quarterfinal opponent Brandon Nakashima, Alexander Zverev cracks a joke, "I'm getting old."
Brandon Nakashima, huh? The name struck a chord somewhere in Alexander Zverev's mind, yet he couldn't seem to grasp it. He admitted, "I can't recall a single game we've faced off," at a press conference. The young American is Zverev's opponent for the quarterfinals in this Friday's Stuttgart tournament. The humor in the room was palpable as the journalists chuckled. "Guess I'm getting senile," Zverev jested.
Sports New blood Crawling Up: Engel's Shocking Victory Over Zverev Zverev has met Nakashima on the ATP Tour a total of three times, besting him each time - most recently at the US Open last year. A journalist reminded Zverev, and he smiled, "Right you are." His strategy for this match? Prepare diligently, as always, and remember their history, "I know him well, apparently I've played him three times."
Zverev started off strong against Corentin Moutet in the Stuttgart grass tournament, claiming the first set with an early break and a consolidated serve. However, long rallies on grass seemed to stump the world No. 3, causing both players to grow increasingly agitated. A discussion with the referee left Moutet in a sour mood.
In the sweltering heat of the afternoon, Zverev narrowly won the second set tiebreak 9-7 and claimed victory with his first match point, finishing the game in under two hours, 6-2, 7-6 (7-9).
[Source: ntv.de, tno/dpa/sid]
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Although Alexander Zverev previously defeated Brandon Nakashima in their three encounters, Zverev had a moment of forgetfulness and had to be reminded of their rivalry. "I'm not sure I've played him three times," Zverev humorously noticed during a press conference. In preparation for their upcoming quarterfinals match, Zverev plans to delve into their tennis history, acknowledging that he knows Nakashima "well."
