Alexander Zverev vs. Alexander Blockx
The Alexanders—one German, one Belgian; one a veteran, one a rookie; both tall—met for the first time last week in Madrid. The older Alexander won 6-2, 7-5. “I think I had it under control from the start,” Zverev said, after using his rangy consistency to blunt Blockx’s potent attack. Once the 21-year-old’s early nerves subsided, though, he got his teeth into the rallies, and was close to pushing it to a third.
On the plus side for Blockx this time: He shouldn’t be as nervous. On the minus side: Zverev is a two-time Rome champ, and he has his clay groove back. Winner: Zverev
👉 Estimated start time: 8:10 a.m.
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