"The month of rest after Wimbledon was essential," says Zverev after qualifying for the Toronto semifinals

le 05/08/2025 à 12h16

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Alexander Zverev advanced to the semifinals of Toronto by defeating the defending champion, Alexei Popyrin. In the post-match press conference, he discussed his break after Wimbledon, as Toronto marks his return tournament following his grass-court season.

He stated: "It's a fast court, and the balls are too. I know it's an advantage, but I needed time to adjust and get a good feel for the ball on my racket. I'm getting there now, and I’m confident I’ll play even better in the semifinal.

The month of rest after my loss at Wimbledon was crucial to arriving here in good shape. I rested for a full week, then had a solid training block, and it shows."

Zverev will face Karen Khachanov for a spot in the final of the Canadian Masters 1000.

Zverev Alexander

3e, 5160 points

Zverev A • 1

Popyrin A • 18

Zverev A • 1

Khachanov K • 11

National Bank Open

Draw

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As we move to the end of this month and also closing out the year I am wishing all of those following me a Merry Christmas and a Happy/Healthy New Year.

Let's make that wish for all 2000 plus players hoping for 5 wins each day. Hoping ŵhen we open the results page to see all green, and no red. And especially NO CANCELED matches.

From me and my rotti JAZ, I bid you all good night, and see you in...

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I love tennis

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why did tennis tonic void predictions on the match between Chwalinska and Huergo at the Quito tournament? The match was played to completion and on time. If TT feels the match is one sided, and of course it was, then don't put it up for prediction. This is getting irritating.

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The finals are here, and we scramble for the best finish. I've been chasing "King" all year and I was able to shrink the spread a little. Skelp is also closing the gap.

Seasons best to all the regulars in our league.

Will you all be back in the new year.?

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Steffi Graf completed a Golden Slam (not just a career Grand Slam) when she was 19. She is the only person to accomplish that, winning the four majors plus Olympic gold the same calendar year.

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