Hamburg Open: Alexander Zverev makes the quarter-finals clear
Alexander Zverev reached the quarter-finals of the Hamburg Open with a 6: 4, 7: 6 (2) over the Argentine Federico Delbonis.
by Florian Goosmann
last edit: Jul 25, 2019, 06:15 pm
Zverev had to survive 0:40 at the start with his own service and then made the break to the 2-1 lead in return - thanks to a double fault from Delbonis. Then both players played their serve games smoothly, while serving to win the set, Zverev had to survive another 15:40.
In set two Delbonis quickly went 3-0 in the front, but Zverev equalized to 3: 3. Delbonis fended off a break chance for 5: 4 with a good net action. A service game later: Zverev again with a strong trip to the net and the volley stop at the end, he then managed the break with an aggressive forehand that Delbonis warped. The preliminary decision? No - because the German gave up his next service game to zero.
In the tie-break was the world ranking 5. but then fully there, got a quick 3: 0 and made it clear shortly later the match win.
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Although both players made 33 mistakes without need, Zverev was clearly ahead with 27 direct points (Delbonis: 17).
"Federico is a strong player on the pitch, I knew it was going to be a tough match. I am happy that I am through," said Zverev.
On Friday, the Hamburger meets Filip Krajinovic from Serbia, who had beaten Martin Klizan 6: 7 (6), 7: 5, 6: 1 at noon.