Zverev and Mboko Advance to Canadian Open Semi-Finals
Alexander Zverev overcame a challenging match against Alexei Popyrin to reach the Canadian Open's semi-finals, while young Canadian Victoria Mboko defeated Jessica Bouzas Maneiro to advance in the women's tournament. Both players showed resilience, setting the stage for exciting semi-final encounters.
In a thrilling contest at the Canadian Open, Alexander Zverev managed to overcome a set deficit to defeat defending champion Alexei Popyrin. The German tennis star, after losing a closely contested first set, gained control in the following sets to clinch the match 6-7(8) 6-4 6-3 in just over two and a half hours.
This victory, marking Zverev's 75th ATP Tour semi-final, aligns him with legendary Novak Djokovic as the only active tennis players reaching such a milestone. Zverev praised both his and Popyrin's performance, saying, "I had to find a return position in the beginning because he's a very big server." He now moves on to face Russian Karen Khachanov.
Meanwhile, the Canadian Open's excitement extends to the women's tournament where 18-year-old Victoria Mboko captured hearts by defeating Spain's Jessica Bouzas Maneiro 6-4 6-2. Ranked 85th worldwide, Mboko's journey, underscored by a win over top seed Coco Gauff, continues against Elena Rybakina. The upcoming match follows their recent Washington Open clash, adding intrigue to the semi-final lineup.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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