The French Open tournament is taking place. - Zverev content with advancing to the quarterfinals.
Alexander Zverev, the tennis sensation, felt exhausted after his second five-set match at the French Open. "I need to rush back to the hotel for treatment, then sleep, hopefully I'll be fresh for tomorrow morning," said the 27-year-old during his interview at 2:30 am.
Prior to this exhausting match, Zverev defeats Holger Rune, a Dane, in an exciting quarterfinal match with a score of 4:6, 6:1, 5:7, 7:6 (7:2), 6:2. This time made it the sixth time the German reached the quarterfinals of the Grand Slam tournament in Paris. "I'm happy I made it this far," mentioned Zverev, who barely escaped defeat against the Dutchman Tallon Griekspoor in the previous round.
Zverev in the quarterfinals against De Minaur
There was a doubt if Zverev, ranked fourth in the world, had enough energy left to win three more five-set matches and finally win his first ever Grand Slam title. His response to this question was optimistic - "I'd like to say 'yes,' but I also hope I won't be required to win in five sets again."
His upcoming opponent is the Australian Alex De Minaur, who unexpectedly beat Russian world No. 5 Daniil Medvedev with a score of 4:6, 6:2, 6:1, 6:3. Zverev has won seven out of nine matches against the hardcourt specialist, but was cautious - "Alex played an outstanding match against Medvedev, world-class tennis. I'm prepared for another challenging match."
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Zverev's quarterfinal opponent, Alex De Minaur, hails from Australia. This isn't De Minaur's first impressive performance at a Grand Slam tournament; he recently defeated Russian Daniil Medvedev, ranked higher than him. France, being the host nation, has a strong presence in the tournament, including Holger Rune, a Danish player who gave Zverev a tough challenge before being defeated. Rune's home country, Denmark, has a rich tennis history, producing competitive players like him. The tournament, the French Open, is a global event, attracting players from numerous nations, including Germany, where Zverev represents.
Additionally, Paris, the city where the French Open takes place, is known for its love for tennis. This international tournament, as a significant part of the tennis calendar, sees top players like Zverev participating. The sport of tennis continues to captivate audiences worldwide, with tournaments like the French Open providing an exciting stage for players like Holger Rune and Alexander Zverev to showcase their skills.
