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Zverev Breaks Semifinal Drought at BMW Open with Gritty Comeback

The German tennis star overcame an early deficit and a spectator incident to defeat Tallon Griekspoor, marking his first semifinal appearance in six tournaments.

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Alexander Zverev im Viertelfinale von München gegen Tallon Griekspoor
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Overview

  • Alexander Zverev defeated Tallon Griekspoor 6:7 (6:8), 7:6 (7:3), 6:4 to secure a semifinal spot at the BMW Open in Munich, ending a six-tournament drought.
  • A spectator disrupted the match in the second set with an offensive remark referencing past allegations against Zverev, briefly halting play.
  • Zverev showed resilience, rallying from a poor first set and leaning on crowd support to turn the match around after the interruption.
  • He will face either Fabian Marozsan or Zizou Bergs in the semifinals, while Ben Shelton and Francisco Cerúndolo will compete in the other semifinal match.
  • The BMW Open offers Zverev a chance to rebuild momentum and confidence ahead of the French Open, following recent struggles and early exits in prior tournaments.