World No.2 Alexander Zverev was taken to the limit by Spain’s Alejandro Davidovich Fokina in a gripping Madrid Open third round battle on Sunday, progressing to the last -16 with a 2-6, 7-6 (7/3), 7-6 (7/0) win.
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“The first set wasn’t my best tennis, but in sport it can change very quickly, I was down a set and a break but I kept fighting and I’m very happy for the win,” Zverev said.
Meanwhile, Women’s World No.1 Aryna Sabalenka progressed 3-6, 6-2, 6-1 against Belgian Elise Mertens. “I’m trying to take it step by step and I really hope to make it to the final,” said Sabalenka
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