Very classy, Zverev doesn't linger after his win: "It's not my moment, it's Rafa's"
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On Monday, Alexander Zverev debunked a statue. Facing Rafael Nadal, a 14-time winner in Paris, the German produced a match of the highest quality to win in just over 3 hours (6-3, 7-6, 6-3).
Barely bowing to the crowd, the world number 4 made no attempt to prolong the pleasure. Feeling that the moment had gone way beyond him, he simply declared: "I don't know what to say. Thank you Rafa, on behalf of the whole tennis world. It's a great honor! I watched Rafa play throughout my childhood. I was lucky enough to play against him as a professional. I was lucky enough to play against him twice on this magnificent court. I don't know what to say. Today is not my moment. It's Rafa's. I don't want to talk much. Thank you."
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