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Australian Open 2024: Medvedev outlasts Zverev to book Sinner showdown in Melbourne final | Tennis News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Daniil Medvedev staged a remarkable comeback from the brink to defeat Alexander Zverev 5-7, 3-6, 7-6(4), 7-6(5), 6-3 in a captivating semi-final match on Friday, securing his spot in the Australian Open title clash.The third seed is now vying for his second Grand Slam trophy after facing heartbreak in consecutive final defeats at Melbourne Park in 2021 and 2022 against Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal.Medvedev aims to turn his fortunes around when he faces Italian youngster Jannik Sinner in the final on Sunday.Positioning himself strategically well behind the baseline, Russian player Medvedev effectively countered Zverev's powerful serves and prolonged the rallies. Despite facing an early deficit due to a series of double faults, he showcased resilience by clawing his way back...
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Alexander Zverev stuns Carlos Alcaraz to reach Australian Open semi-finals | Tennis News – Times of India

Germany's Alexander Zverev delivered a stunning performance to upset second seed Carlos Alcaraz and secure a spot in the Australian Open semi-finals with a 6-1, 6-3, 6-7(2), 6-4 victory in Melbourne on Wednesday.Zverev made an impressive start on Rod Laver Arena, dominating the opening set and dropping just two points on serve. The sixth seed maintained his solid form in the second set, breaking Alcaraz's serve twice as errors crept into the Spaniard's game.Throughout the third set, Zverev continued to exhibit an exceptionally high level of play.However, he experienced a momentary lapse when serving for the match, allowing Alcaraz to stage a remarkable comeback and force a tiebreak, which the young Spaniard won convincingly.Despite Alcaraz gaining momentum in the fourth set, a determine...
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Carlos Alcaraz storms into Australian Open quarter-final against Alexander Zverev | Tennis News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Carlos Alcaraz swiftly advanced to the Australian Open quarter-final in Melbourne on Monday, setting the stage for a clash with Alexander Zverev. Alcaraz secured the win with a decisive scoreline of 6-4, 6-4, 6-0 in just one hour and 49 minutes.In a commanding straight-set victory over unseeded Serbian Miomir Kecmanovic, the second seed, considered a formidable contender against defending champion Novak Djokovic, showcased a dominant performance without facing a single break point.The Spaniard, who opted to skip any competitive tennis before the first Grand Slam of the year, expressed satisfaction, stating that he executed his game plan perfectly."I pushed him to the limit in every ball, every point," he said. "He has played a lot of tough matches before this one, so probably...
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Carlos Alcaraz defeats Alexander Zverev to reach US Open Semifinals | Tennis News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Top seed Carlos Alcaraz defeated Alexander Zverev in straight sets on Wednesday to cruise into the US Open semi-finals and keep his title defence on track.The Spaniard will play third seed Daniil Medvedev on Friday for a place in the final after sweeping Zverev aside 6-3, 6-2, 6-4 in another clinical performance.Alcaraz was not at his spectacular best but dominated at critical moments with Zverev perhaps feeling the effects of a 4hr 41min outing in the last 16 in the tournament's longest match so far.The world number one converted all four of his break points, while Zverev failed to take any of his five chances."I'm feeling really comfortable playing on this court, playing in New York," said Alcaraz, who has dropped just one set en route to the last four."I'm feeling strong. ...
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Hometown favorite Alexander Zverev beats Laslo Djere in straight sets to win Hamburg European Open

Alexander Zverev won the Hamburg European Open for the first time on Sunday by beating Laslo Djere 7-5, 6-3. It’s the 26-year-old Zverev’s first title since winning in Turin, Italy, in November 2021 and he achieved it without dropping a set at his hometown tournament. “I was born here, I grew up on these courts, I first picked up a tennis racket in Hamburg, so to win here is bigger than winning a regular ATP event,” Zverev told his fans. The fourth-seeded Zverev began the week denying allegations of assault after the public prosecutor’s office in Berlin applied for a penalty order to be made against him. Zverev said the matter was being handled by his lawyers. He progressed to the final with wins over Alex Molcan, Maximilian Marterer, Luca van Assche, and Arthur Fils. Zverev convert...
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French Open 2023: Alexander Zverev takes on Casper Ruud a year after limping out of court | Tennis News – Times of India

PARIS: Alexander Zverev exited Roland Garros on crutches last year, the career-high ranking of No.2 in the world was the keep -sake. Some 12 months on, the three ligaments he had torn in his right ankle during the French Open semifinal suitably reconstructed, the German returned to this majestic coral-hued stage, ranked 27 and seriously short of matches on the right side of the scoreline. He won just 16 matches in the first five months of the year. The lanky pro – not the most eloquent of characters on the Tour, but sturdy in his shot-making – found his range at this picturesque Parisian suburb, where he’s into his third successive semifinal. Zverev will clash with Norwegian Casper Ruud, the fourth seed and last year’s finalist, in the second semifinal on Friday. The first of the men’s ...
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Carlos Alcaraz earns Alexander Zverev revenge to reach Madrid Open quarters | Tennis News – Times of India

MADRID: World number two Carlos Alcaraz breezed past Alexander Zverev 6-1, 6-2 to reach the Madrid Open quarter-finals on Tuesday.The top-seeded Spaniard, who also beat Zverev in last season's Madrid final, gained revenge for the German's triumph when they met later in the 2022 French Open quarter-finals.Two-time Madrid winner Zverev, 26, was blown away in the opening set. He improved a little in the second but not sufficiently to trouble Alcaraz, who moved his opponent around at will.Zverev zipped past Hugo Grenier 6-1, 6-0 in the third round, appearing to find form after the ankle injury he suffered last year, but lacked rhythm and was exposed by a razor sharp Alcaraz.The US Open champion dropped just two points in the first set in his near-immaculate service games, and put strong pre...
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Birthday boy Alexander Zverev knocked out in Munich | Tennis News – Times of India

MUNICH (Germany): Alexander Zverev was dumped out in the last 16 of the ATP tournament in Munich, suffering a straight sets defeat to Christopher O'Connell on Thursday.Competing on home soil, Zverev lost 7-6 (7/2), 6-4 to the Australian, who is ranked 82nd in the world.O'Connell converted his first match point just short of the two-hour mark to make it through to the last eight.Zverev took the court on his 26th birthday, a day later than planned after rain postponed the last 16 clash from Wednesday.In cold temperatures, the 16th-ranked Zverev took time to warm up, losing serve early in the first set.A strong home support cheering on helped the Hamburg native fight back to force a tiebreak, but he made a number of errors close to the net as he fell behind.Zverev broke back late in the se...
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Alcaraz sets desert duel with Medvedev with No. 1 at stake | Tennis News – Times of India

INDIAN WELLS: Former world number ones Carlos Alcaraz and Daniil Medvedev will battle for a first Indian Wells ATP Masters 1000 title after straight sets semi-final victories on Saturday.Spain's second-ranked Alcaraz, the top seed who can return to the summit with a third Masters 1000 title on Sunday, defeated 13th-ranked Italian Jannik Sinner 7-6 (7/4), 6-3 to reach his third final of 2023.After a season start delayed by injury, Alcaraz has won the title in Buenos Aires and reached the final in Rio de Janeiro last month.Point of the tournament?@carlosalcaraz was on another planet out there today 🤪#TennisParadise | @BMWUSA https://t.co/s7lBiMs2IH— BNP Paribas Open (@BNPPARIBASOPEN) 1679202296000Meanwhile, Medvedev is riding a 19-match ATP win streak and seeking his fourth title in as ma...
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Jiri Lehecka upsets Alexander Zverev, Czechs lead Germany 2-0 at United Cup

Jiri Lehecka scored a 6-4, 6-2 upset win over world No. 12 Alexander Zverev to help give the Czech Republic a 2-0 lead over Germany at the United Cup on Saturday. The 21-year-old Lehecka, ranked No. 81, broke four times in the Group C match at Ken Rosewall Arena in Sydney to bounce back from an opening singles loss to Taylor Fritz of the United States on Thursday. Marie Bouzkova later beat Jule Niemeier 6-2, 7-5 in the second match to give the Czechs a 2-0 lead. Czech women’s No. 1 Petra Kvitova can clinch the tie on Sunday when she faces Laura Siegemund. Zverev was competing for the first time since June when he tore three ligaments in his right ankle during his Roland Garros semifinal match against Rafael Nadal. “I knew before the match that he hadn’t played in a while but with a play...
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Alexander Zverev crashes in first ATP match since June injury at United Cup | Tennis News – Times of India

SYDNEY: Rusty former world number two Alexander Zverev crashed to defeat Saturday in his first ATP match since tearing ankle ligaments at the French Open in June.The two-time ATP Finals champion hit eight double faults in losing 6-4, 6-2 to 81st-ranked Jiri Lehecka at Sydney's Ken Rosewall Arena to give the Czech Republic a 1-0 lead in their tie against Germany.It was Zverev's first competitive match since tearing three right ankle ligaments during his Roland Garros semi-final against Rafael Nadal, when he left court in a wheelchair.A planned return at the Davis Cup in September came up short when Zverev pulled out after experiencing "extreme pain".The Olympic champion, who has dropped to 12 in the world from a career-high two before his injury, was clearly still struggling against Lehe...