Zverev Brushes Off Memory Blackout, Cruises into Stuttgart Semis
Tennis Star, Alexander Zverev, Experiences Unusual Fainting Episode
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Alexander Zverev, the German tennis star, struggles to recollect his dominating record against his Stuttgart quarterfinal opponent Brandon Nakashima. Zverev breezily handles the minor lapse in memory, thanks to a prompt from the media.
Zverev appears puzzled by the name Brandon Nakashima, but he becomes more assured as the journalists step in, recalling their match history. "I can't seem to recall a single match we've played," admitted the world No. 3, regarding his perfect record against Nakashima. The young American will challenge Zverev on Friday. "Ah yes, I remember now!" Zverev chuckled, slyly implying his advanced age.
They've clashed three times on the ATP Tour, with Zverev scoring three consecutive wins over Nakashima - most recently at the US Open last year. One journalist brought this to his attention, resulting in an enthusiastic "That's correct!" from Zverev. He'll prepare for the match like any other, he said, sporting a mischievous grin, "I know him. Apparently, I've played him three times." He'll study some stats and stick to his game plan.
Kicking off his Stuttgart campaign with a strong startZverev quickly dispatched Frenchman Corentin Moutet in his opening match on Thursday at the Stuttgart grass tournament. After a six-year hiatus, the 28-year-old bearing the top seed is determined to make an impact. A break at the beginning of the match and capitalizing on his serve granted Zverev the first set effortlessly.
However, the left-handed Moutet pushed Zverev to his limits in protracted rallies on the lush turf. Both players seemed discontent with their performance, with Moutet voicing his frustrations during discussions with the referee. In the sweltering heat, Zverev eventually triumphed in under two hours, taking the second set tiebreak 9-7 and securing his first match point for a 6-2, 7-6 (9-7) victory.
Source: ntv.de, tno/dpa/sid
- Brandon Nakashima
- Corentin Moutet
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"I'm not sure if we've ever played before, but it seems I have a perfect record against Brandon Nakashima," said Alexander Zverev, somewhat uncertainly.
"Brandon Nakashima is my quarterfinal opponent in the tennis tournament, and I've beaten him every time we've played," affirmed Zverev with confidence after recollecting their record.
