never two without three for Zverev, in the semi-finals for the third time in a row

Alexander Zverev at the meeting of the semi-finals at Roland-Garros. Number 22 in the ATP rankingthe German dismissed the 49th world Argentine Tomas Etcheverry in four sets (6-4 3-6 6-3 6-4) this Wednesday, in the quarter-finals of the men’s draw. A match that kept the Court Philippe Chatrier audience spellbound for 3 hours and 22 minutes. “He played incredible tennis, he often reminded me of Juan Martin Del Potro. He is an incredible player, still young and if he continues to play like this, he will be regularly in the quarter-finals here, even in the Top 10 in the world and in a position to win big tournaments, he proved it this week. . I wish him the best for the future“, he greeted.

And to add, about the serious ankle injury in the semi-finals, last year, against Rafa Nadal: “It was the hardest year of my life… I love tennis with all my heart, I love competition, and that was taken away from me a year ago. I’m happy to be able to play again and still be in contention for the title at Roland-Garros. I couldn’t be happier.” Zverev, 26, had already climbed into the semis in 2021. He had been beaten by Stefanos Tsitsipas, he who has an appointment with the winner of the duel between Holger Rune and Casper Ruud.