Zverev fails again: disappointment in the US Open quarter-finals

04. September 2024

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The US Open quarter -finals ended in a bitter disappointment for Alexander Zverev. The 27-year-old Hamburger, who was considered a favorite, experienced a bitter defeat against the American Taylor Fritz. In a gripping match, Zverev had to give up 6: 7 (2: 7), 6: 3, 4: 6, 6: 7 (3: 7). This defeat means that Zverev continues to wait for his first Grand Slam title after it failed in the past in the final of the US Open 2020 and at this year's French Open.

"I didn't do anything to win today," Zverev remarked self -critically after the match. It was clearly recognizable that he acted too passively in the crucial moments. This defeat is particularly disappointing because Zverev had the opportunity to reciprocate against Fritz for his previous defeat at Wimbledon. Mr. Becker, an icon of tennis sports, noted: "Fritz was the better player."

Fritz reaches semi -finals

For Taylor Fritz, on the other hand, the victory was a significant moment in his career. After 3:26 hours of play, he converted his first match ball in front of the enthusiastic fans at the Arthur Ashe stage. This success brings him to a semi-finals of a Grand Slam tournament for the first time in his career. He will now meet the winner of the game between Frances Tiafoe and Grigor Dimitrow.

Interestingly, Zverev would have been the first male German tennis professional since Boris Becker in 1991, who reached three Grand Slam semi-finals in the same season. After he had already failed in the decisive phase at the Australian Open and the French Open, the US Open seemed to offer a great chance for the German. The usual top favorites had already left the tournament at an early stage, which expanded Zverev's possibilities. But the disappointment is deep.

REWBLICK OF WIMBLEDON

The parallels between this defeat and that at Wimbledon are obvious. Zverev also failed there after a two-set lead against Fritz. During this game he was inhibited by a knee injury. Before the game in New York, he was optimistic and explained that the energy in the stadium was incredible and that he had to show his best tennis.

The initial phase was a bit cautious by both players, but Zverev quickly came into play. A spectacular point gain brought the audience to his side. But Fritz had a clear plan: he attacked Zverev's premiums early and put him under pressure. Zverev was initially able to save himself with strong serves, but ultimately missed the opportunity to win the first set and played several opportunities in the decisive tie break.

Zverev’s emotional return to the game was adorable when he attracted the audience's cheers for an impressive strike. With a break in the second set, he equalized, but the pressure on the game increased. As a result, he had to catch up again in the third set. Ultimately, the nerves were rash-again a tie break decided on the set win that Fritz had for. For Zverev, after this highly competitive encounter, the realization remains that the comebacks can begin well, but often decide decisive moments in tennis about the outcome of a game.