Alexander Zverev Advances to Rio Quarterfinals After Grueling Victory

The world No. 2 overcame Kazakhstan's Alexander Shevchenko in two tiebreak sets under challenging heat conditions.

Alexander Zverev defeated Alexander Shevchenko 7-6 (7:1), 7-6 (8:6) to secure a spot in the Rio de Janeiro quarterfinals.
The match, lasting nearly two and a half hours, tested Zverev's physical limits in temperatures close to 30°C.
Zverev struggled with consistency, converting only 3 of 12 break points and facing breathing difficulties during the second set.
Despite setbacks, Zverev rallied with four consecutive points in the second-set tiebreak to clinch the victory.
He will face Argentina's Francisco Comesana, ranked 86th, who advanced after a marathon match against Nicolas Jarry.