2nd set – Jódar returns without making a mistake, but also benefits from a misjudgment by Zverev, who hits the ball past. The Spaniard makes it 1:1.
2nd set – Now Zverev is allowed to serve first, but Jódar is there for the return and makes it 15-0 with a slice. The Spaniard stays wide awake, but Zverev shortens the score to 15:30 and then equalizes with a powerful serve through the middle. The German made it 40:30 with a smash ball and then used the first set ball.
1st set – Jódar leads with a stop in the tie-break, Zverev counters with two strong serves. Jódar made a mistake on his two following serves, but still equalized after a strong return. At 3:3 in the tie-break, Zverev gains a small advantage again with an ace. His return is spot on and Jódar misses with his forehand. After a long rally, Zverevz throws in a fine slice and makes it 6:3. The German then uses the first set ball directly.
1st set – Jódar starts with a successful return, but Zverev immediately makes it 15:15 with a volley. A smash and an ace give the German 40:15. With a backhand stop, the German sniffs the score at 6:6, but Jódar still reaches the ball and counters with a perfect cross. But the Spaniard can’t fend off the second set point – it goes to the tie-break.
1st movement – What a thrilling game! At 0:30, Zverev is only a few centimeters short of shortening the score with his backhand. But he stays in the game and fends off two balls. Jódar also misses the third opportunity and gets his forehand stuck in the net. Zverev’s returns are now in place and the German gains the advantage with his backhand. After five minutes he missed the chance for the break, Jódar followed up with an ace. A long rally follows in which Zverev wants to surprise his opponent with a stop. But this is a little too short and secures the Spaniard’s 6:5.
1st sentence – The equalizer! Zverev quickly made it 30-0, then Jódar got his backhand stuck in the net. The German then used the first ball despite a successful return from his opponent.
1st set – Jódar starts the game with an unsuccessful forehand cross, then gets stuck in the net after a long rally. Without much pressure, the Spaniard made a third mistake to make it 0:40. Zverev takes advantage immediately and takes the break to zero. That’s a strong answer, even though the German also benefited from simple mistakes made by his opponent in the game.