Alexander Zverev Dethrones Rafael Nadal at Roland-Garros
Zverev Blazes Past Nadal in Straight Sets
In a thrilling quarterfinal clash at Roland-Garros, fourth-seeded Alexander Zverev stunned 14-time champion Rafael Nadal in straight sets on Monday, handing the Spaniard his first defeat at the tournament since 2015. The German's powerful serve and aggressive groundstrokes proved too much for Nadal on a day when the King of Clay looked vulnerable.
Zverev Starts Strong
Zverev raced out to a 6-3 7-65 6-3 victory, dominating the match from start to finish. The 27-year-old broke Nadal's serve twice in the opening set and held on to win the second in a tiebreak. Zverev then broke Nadal's serve once more in the third set to seal the victory.
Nadal Fights Back
Nadal did not go down without a fight. After losing the first two sets, the Spaniard rallied back in the third, breaking Zverev's serve and taking a 3-0 lead. However, Zverev refused to be denied, and he stormed back to win the next three games, before going on to secure the victory.
Zverev's Confidence Soars
The victory is a huge boost to Zverev's confidence and will give him a much-needed psychological edge as he continues his quest for his first Grand Slam title. The German will now face Casper Ruud in the semifinals, while Nadal will likely need some time to recover both physically and mentally from this unexpected defeat.
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