Alexander Zverev

what to do about Federer

Melbourne - Muslimchronicle

Roger Federer’s role as the leading statesman of the locker-room was highlighted once again, as he delivered consolation and advice to the tour’s fastest-rising star Alexander Zverev. Zverev, the 20-year-old German who has climbed to No 4 in the world, had been devastated to lose to his near-contemporary Hyeon Chung in five sets, and thus continue a dreadful record at theRead more

Federer remains unbeaten at Hopman Cup

Perth - Muslimchronicle

Roger Federer's perfect start to the new year continued when he dismantled the game of world number four Alexander Zverev in the final of the mixed teams Hopman Cup in Perth on Saturday. Unbeaten in his three singles matches in the tournament prior to the final as he prepared for his Australian Open title defence, the 19-time Grand SlamRead more

Top-seed Wawrinka ousted at Miami Open

Miami - ArabToday

Top seed Stan Wawrinka crashed out of the Miami Open on Tuesday falling 4-6, 6-2, 6-1 to German young gun Alexander Zverev, who booked his first Masters 1000 quarter-final. Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Kei Nishikori advanced to the quarter-finals on cue. But Wawrinka, beaten by fellow Swiss Federer in the final of Indian Wells earlier this month, looked wearyRead more

Top-seed Wawrinka ousted at Miami Open

Miami - ArabToday

Thiem pounces after Zverev teenage tantrum

Rotterdam - Arab Today

Austria's Dominic Thiem battled into the second round of the Rotterdam World Tennis on Wednesday after Alexander Zverev's challenge fizzled out in a racquet-smashing tantrum. The German teenager lost 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 after dominating in the first set against second seed Thiem. He ended up smashing a racquet with five heavy blows in the final set after dropping serve. TheRead more

Roger Federer loses to teenager Zverev

Perth - Arab Today

Roger Federer’s comeback from injury struck its first hurdle on Wednesday when he was beaten by teenager Alexander Zverev at the mixed teams Hopman Cup in Perth. In one of the highest quality singles matches ever seen in the 29-year history of the event, Federer showed plenty of the class which has won him a record 17 Grand Slams, butRead more

Spaniard Ferrer withdraws from Monte Carlo Masters due to injury

Paris - XINHUA

World No. 8 David Ferrer announced on Twitter his withdrawal from the Monte Carlo Masters due to a calf injury on Tuesday, a day prior to his opening match against Germany's Alexander Zverev in the second round. The Spaniard, who turned 34 years old on April 2, added that he would keep everyone informed about his potential return to theRead more