The German Alexander Zverev and the norwegian Casper Ruud They could clash in the round of 16. In theory this is the match that will decide the quarterfinal matchup with Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz. This is what the world ranking says, although the reality of the competition is often very different.
Both Zverev, world No. 6, and Ruud, No. 11, in their respective second-round matches. Especially the German, who faced a player from the qualifying round, the Slovakian Lukas Klein, ‘only’ world No. 163. The Scandinavian can sense more problems facing an Australian and ATP No. 45, Max Purcell.
The two had to settle in a grueling super tiebreak, the best of ten points. Their greater experience in these situations helped them survive.
Zverev wins 7-5, 3-6, 4-6, 7-6 (5), 7-6 (10-7) in 4h.30′. He came within two points of elimination against his ‘kamikaze’ rival, with 80 winners and 83 unforced errors. Maximum risk tennis, with 67 points won in 90 net climbs.
The next rival, the American boy Alex Michelsenwhich surprised the Czech Jiri Leheckaquarterfinalist in 2023 and recent Adelaide ATP champion.
Ruud won 6-3, 6-7 (5), 6-3, 3-6, 7-6 (10-7) in 3h.50′. He showed his usual patience to endure a heated environment as the stands pushed Purcell hard. He needs 3h.50′ to advance to the round of 32, against the British Cameron Norriealso taken in the Italian limit Giulio Zepperito come back two sets down.
Source: La Verdad
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