Alexander Zverev brushes aside Grigor Dimitrov to reach French Open last eight | Tennis News – Times of India
Taking to the court during the late session on Court Philippe Chatrier, Zverev overpowered his Bulgarian opponent with ease. The balmy evening provided the perfect backdrop for Zverev to deliver an outstanding performance, marking his fifth quarter-final appearance in six years at Roland Garros.
With this victory, Zverev has raised hopes that he may finally break through and achieve success in a major Grand Slam tournament.
Zverev, whose only defeat by Dimitrov in four previous meetings was nearly a decade ago, wrapped up the first set in double quick time with stunning shot-making that helped him capitalise on all three of his breakpoints.
Having been on the ropes early in the match, the 32-year-old Dimitrov came out fighting in the second set and broke for a 3-2 lead before saving two breakpoints to hold in the next game.
But the wheels soon came off for former world number three Dimitrov, who miscued a volley and was flummoxed by a lob into the wind, as German Zverev hit back and increased his grip on the contest when his opponent crashed a shot into the net.
Zverev saved breakpoints to go up 3-0 in the third but a double fault handed Dimitrov a lifeline and he drew level.
Normal service soon resumed, however, and Zverev finished the match in fine style to send out a warning to his rivals.
(With inputs from Reuters)
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