Monte-Carlo Masters LIVE: Zverev beats Sinner LIVE: World No.3 Alexander Zverev prevailed against ninth seed Jannik Sinner as he won the decisive tie-breaker in the third set to book a place in the semifinals of the Monte Carlo Masters with a 5-7, 6-3, 7-6 (7-5) victory. Follow InsideSport.IN for more updates.
Monte-Carlo Masters LIVE: Alexander Zverev survives thriller against Jannik Sinner to qualify for semifinals of Monte Carlo Masters
Alexander Zverev domine Jannik Sinner 7-5 3-6 7-6 après un gros combat de 3h07 !
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In a back-and-forth contest that saw 10 breaks of serve, Zverev finished strongest in a 5-7, 6-3, 7-6(5) victory to reach his second Monte Carlo semi-final. “It means a lot, definitely, especially [with] how this year has been going so far for me,” said Zverev after his marathon win. “I’ve lost long matches like that, so I’m happy I won this one.”
The high level of play throughout the match belied the physical knocks both players battled through — Sinner with a foot blister and Zverev with a right thigh problem. Despite both men looking uneasy at times in between points, there was no let-up when the ball was in play as both combined big power with exceptional angles and touch in a thoroughly entertaining contest.
Zverev, who had not dropped a set until this quarter-final, continues to take advantage of his opportunity to close the gap on Novak Djokovic and Daniil Medvedev atop the ATP Rankings. The World No. 3 can close to within 235 points of World No. 1 Djokovic with the title in Monte Carlo.
Monte-Carlo Masters LIVE: Alexander Zverev survives thriller against Jannik Sinner to qualify for semifinals of Monte Carlo Masters