Alexander Zverev might be aiming to achieve his fourth consecutive Roland Garros semi-final.© AFP
Alexander Zverev received his second consecutive five-set match on the French Open, beating Holger Rune in a last-16 match that ended within the early hours of Tuesday morning. The German fourth seed received 4-6, 6-1, 5-7, 7-6 (7/2), 6-2 after 4 hours and 11 minutes to arrange a quarter-final in opposition to Alex de Minaur. It was the second-last end within the event's historical past – after Novak Djokovic's win over Lorenzo Musetti that ended at 3:07 a.m. native time (0107 GMT) on Sunday morning – which ended at 1:40 a.m.
“What a match. I'm fortunate I received,” Zverev stated.
Having reached the final eight for the sixth time in seven years, her goal might be to achieve her fourth consecutive Roland Garros semi-final.
Zverev is enjoying within the shadow of an ongoing trial in Berlin over allegations he assaulted his ex-girlfriend.
He additionally defeated Tallon Griekspoor within the deciding set within the third spherical, coming from 4–1 down at double break.
“I've performed a complete of eight and a half hours within the final three days, so I want a relaxation,” Zverev stated.
“I’ve to do every little thing I can to be prepared for the quarterfinal match.”
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