3 weeks ago
Griekspoor stuns Zverev with comeback win at National Bank Open
A tennis player named Tallon Griekspoor played against Alexander Zverev in Montreal, Canada.
Zverev is ranked number three in the world and was the top seed at the tournament.
Griekspoor is ranked number 69, so many people expected Zverev to win.
Griekspoor lost the first set in a tie-break.
But he did not give up and played much better in the second set.
He won the second set 6-2 and the third set 6-4.
He won the match and moved to the third round of the tournament.
It was his third time beating a top-five player in his career.
Griekspoor said it was one of the most special wins he has ever had.
He said his season had been tough and he nearly gave up, but he kept working hard.
Tallon Griekspoor defeated Alexander Zverev 7-6, 2-6, 4-6 in the second round of the National Bank Open in Montreal.
The win marked Griekspoor's third career victory over a top-five opponent and sent him into the third round of the ATP Masters 1000 event.
Zverev entered as the No 1 seed after world No 1 Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic withdrew from the tournament.
Zverev won the opening-set tie-break 7-3 before Griekspoor took the next two sets 6-2 and 6-4.
Griekspoor called it one of the most special wins of his career after a tough season; Zverev still leads their head-to-head 9-3.
- Who
- Tallon Griekspoor, the world No 69 from the Netherlands, and Alexander Zverev, the world No 3 and No 1 seed from Germany.
- What
- Griekspoor came from a set down to beat Zverev 7-6, 2-6, 4-6 in the second round.
- Where
- Montreal, at the National Bank Open, an ATP Masters 1000 tournament.
- When
- Wednesday, during the second round of the National Bank Open.
- Why
- Griekspoor raised his level from the baseline, capitalized on his chances against Zverev's serve, and earned a crucial late break in the deciding set.
Key facts
- Tournament
- National Bank Open (ATP Masters 1000)
- Round
- Second round
- Result
- Griekspoor def. Zverev 7-6, 2-6, 4-6
- Zverev ranking
- World No 3 and No 1 seed
- Griekspoor ranking
- World No 69
- Head-to-head
- Zverev leads 9-3
- Venue
- Montreal
Quotes
Tallon Griekspoor
Dutch ATP player, world No. 69
“"I have had a very tough season, which is not easy. I have been very close to throwing the towel a couple of times."”
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“"This is one of the most special [wins] I have had."”
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