Alexander Zverev beats Marin Cilic in impressive ATP Finals debut
Several hours after old master Roger Federer reminded everyone of his enduring magic, Alexander Zverev, the person leading the following generation of men's tennis, dazzled on his ATP Finals debut.The 20-year-old German, ranked three on earth, was hot and cold against.
Croatia's Marin Cilic but, when it mattered most, he produced his best tennis to win 6-4 3-6 6-4.Zverev, the youngest qualifier for the season-ender for nine years, seemed to be fading following a dazzling start, but surged back any way you like to become listed on Federer together with Boris Becker Group.It differs walking on here than any stadium. The crowd, the atmosphere is amazing,” Zverev, who revelled on the big stage, told reporters following the late-night finish.There have been lots of nerves associated with my first match. Obviously I'm happy that's behind me. I'm happy that I won.” Zverev possesses huge power off the floor, yet it had been his finesse at the internet which earned him some slack in the opening game, picking off a low drop volley that gave Cilic no chance.His forehand wavered sometimes as Cilic cleverly tried to take the pace off the ball with some floaty slices, but Zverev closed out the initial set by having an ace.
Croatia's Marin Cilic but, when it mattered most, he produced his best tennis to win 6-4 3-6 6-4.Zverev, the youngest qualifier for the season-ender for nine years, seemed to be fading following a dazzling start, but surged back any way you like to become listed on Federer together with Boris Becker Group.It differs walking on here than any stadium. The crowd, the atmosphere is amazing,” Zverev, who revelled on the big stage, told reporters following the late-night finish.There have been lots of nerves associated with my first match. Obviously I'm happy that's behind me. I'm happy that I won.” Zverev possesses huge power off the floor, yet it had been his finesse at the internet which earned him some slack in the opening game, picking off a low drop volley that gave Cilic no chance.His forehand wavered sometimes as Cilic cleverly tried to take the pace off the ball with some floaty slices, but Zverev closed out the initial set by having an ace.
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