17:17
A. Zverev – M. Ymer 6: 1 3: 0
Zverev continues to make almost no mistakes on his own serve. Once again he bags his service to zero.
17:16
A. Zverev – M. Ymer 6: 1 2: 0
The fourth breakball in this match also sits. Ymer puts the ball into the net and is now with his back to the wall. Now the body language of the Swede, who doesn’t seem to really believe in his chance anymore, is also suffering.
17:15
A. Zverev – M. Ymer 6: 1 1: 0
The two afford one of the few long rallies. Zverev clearly has his advantages there and so it is Ymer who takes too much risk and gives the next breakball with the forehand error.
17:12
A. Zverev – M. Ymer 6: 1 1: 0
The favorite from Germany has had a rate of almost 80 percent on the first serve in the match so far. On the other hand, of course, there is little for Ymer to get and so the second set starts with a 1-0 for the Hamburger.
17:07
A. Zverev – M. Ymer 6:1
Zverev returns right into the corner and has the set ball after Ymer’s backhand error. The Swede tries the serve and volley, but is completely caught off guard by Zverev. That was an impressive performance by the German in that first movement.
17:03
A. Zverev – M. Ymer 5:1
However, it is very difficult to imagine that this first sentence will not go to Alexander Zverev. The Hamburger still has two breaks ahead and serves so incredibly confidently that the round should be decided.
17:00
A. Zverev – M. Ymer 4:1
That will do Mikael Ymer good! The Swede also puts himself on the scoreboard. With good serves, he doesn’t give Zverev the chance to take command directly and now avoids his own mistakes. He secures his serve to zero.
16:57
A. Zverev – M. Ymer 4:0
The German continues his impressive march through the first set. Again, Zverev serves very well and doesn’t need 90 seconds to make it 4-0.
16:54
A. Zverev – M. Ymer 3:0
Zverev puts pressure on him directly with his return and then forces his opponent into the forehand error. That means the next breakball, which also sits. 3: 0 for Zverev, who got off to a dream start and already has a decent cushion in this first set.
16:53
A. Zverev – M. Ymer 2:0
Ymer is already leading 40:15 in his service game, but then opens the door again with a double fault and after another blunder on the backhand even has to go over the debut.
16:48
A. Zverev – M. Ymer 2:0
How Zverev acts here in the early phase of the game is rock solid! With a broad chest, the German plays the lines and is very secure on the forehand and backhand. He makes it 2-0 without any problems.
16:46
A. Zverev – M. Ymer 1:0
Optimal start for Sascha Zverev, who can immediately use the breakball and make it 1-0!
16:45
A. Zverev – M. Ymer 0:0
Ymer opens the game with his own service, but is immediately put under pressure by Zverev. The German plays strong returns with a lot of self-confidence and gets the breakball.
16:13
Second semi-final!
Zverev’s opponent, Swede Mikael Ymer, is only in a semi-final on the tour for the second time. With a strong three-set win against Gasquet, he brought himself into the match against Zverev and can of course play freely and without pressure. That could be the Scandinavian’s chance.
16:11
make amends!
Alex Zverev had big plans before the season and was considered one of the favorites for the Australian Open, especially after Novak Djokovic’s “out”. The end is known: Zverev failed early on due to Denis Shapovalov and is now looking for compensation. In Montpellier, that works quite well, as the Hamburg player marched into the semifinals and is the clear favorite there too.
16:09
Warm welcome!
Good day and hello to the ATP tournament from Montpellier! In the second semi-final, tournament favorite Alexander Zverev meets Swede Mikael Ymer. According to the current status, the game will start around 4:30 p.m.