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Unlike Medvedev, Zverev served Schwartzman 6: 3, 4: 6, 6: 3 more stable – if he won just 21 percent of his second serves on Monday, it was 45 percent against Schwartzman. Above all, Zverev could trust the first serve. He hit ten aces with just three double faults.
In rallies, both players made mistakes over and over again. In the second set, Zverev gave up the lead and missed an earlier decision. Born in Hamburg, he often seemed nervous and nervous. However, in the end it prevailed.
The victory against Djokovic is enough for the semifinals
With a win on Friday against world number one Novak Djokovic, Zverev can reach the knockout round like last year. In 2018 he even won the season finale of the eight best players of the year. To this day, it is the greatest success of his career.
“Playing here against Novak is the most difficult thing there is. I will have to improve significantly, I am aware of that, “said Zverev. The 23-year-old last played hard court against Djokovic in 2018. At that time he won the final of the ATP Finals 6: 4, 6: 3.
In the direct duel on Friday (3pm, TV: Sky), only the winner will advance to the semifinals. Djokovic is currently the best player on the tour, but surprisingly lost 3: 6, 3: 6 against Medvedev on Wednesday night. However, Zverev is considered an outsider due to his unconvincing performance in the tournament so far.
