Alexander Zverev said goodbye to the ATP 250 in Munich with Christopher O’Connell earning a place in the quarterfinals with a 7-6(2), 6-4 victory in just under two hours.
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The best German player of the moment, Alexander Zverev He made his debut at the ATP 250 tournament in Munich. A tournament that brings back very good memories where he has already known how to be crowned champion. Cristopher O’Connell it was that first opponent with the Australian having overcome his first round match against Frenchman Ugo Humbert in a very close clash.
O’Connell seizes key moments
Despite the cold that was in Munich, the center court was filled to be able to witness his compatriot. With those doubts that are generated in the debut, he was acclimating to the stage. It was going to be Sacha himself who went for the break, but not taking advantage of two break balls, gave rise to the Australian who was the one to take the lead. That bizarre question was not going to be questioned and Zverev signed what would be the first break for him confirming the counterbreak.
From then on, the turns to serve the Teuton were settled comfortably. O’Connell for his part, saw himself with difficulties but with the ability to move them forward. With different sensations but both worthy to reach a tie-break that would celebrate the winner of the first set. The Australian took the lead using some mistakes by Alexander and finished with an exemplary difference winning with 7-2.
Zverev’s doubts grew after losing that first set. The Australian was going to offer him a chance before but after O’Connell took him out, Alexander’s morale began to decline. Break for Cristopher and opportunity to leave with a difference of two serves to serve for the match. The third seed in the box, pulled out claw to make it 4-4. However, when it once again seemed that everything could turn upside down for him, a 30-40 that turned everything upside down.
The Australian, stood with service to finish and get the pass. O’Connell served and left Zverev in the gutter at the ATP 250 in Munich via lovelessness.
2023-04-20 18:36:04
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