Badische Presse - Nadal v Zverev -- key points of French Open clash

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Nadal v Zverev -- key points of French Open clash / Photo: © AFP

Nadal v Zverev -- key points of French Open clash

SPORTS 27.05.2024

Key points of the French Open first round match between 14-time champion Rafael Nadal and Alexander Zverev at Roland Garros on Monday:

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1st set: Zverev 6-3

-- Master of ceremonies Marc Maury delights the crowd with his lengthy rundown of each of Nadal's French Open winning years. There are 14 of them, so the roll call takes a little while.

-- However, chants of "Rafa, Rafa" under the Court Philippe Chatrier roof are quickly silenced as Nadal is broken to love in the first game.

-- Zverev stretches to a 3-1 lead, saving two break points.

-- Nadal saves two set points at 3-5 but gives up the opener on the third when he buries a loose forehand into the net.

Key stats: Zverev hits 15 winners to Nadal's five

S.Schwarz--BP