Zverev comes back from a battle to eliminate Carballés in Madrid

German tennis player Alexander Zverev defeated Spanish Roberto Carballés Baena 6-7(6), 7-5, 6-0 after 3h20m of play in the second round of the ATP M1000 Mutua Madrid Open. The world No. 16 will meet Frenchman Hugo Grenier in the third round.

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Alexander Zverev returned to the circuit after more than seven months when he dramatically withdrew in the semifinals of Roland Garros against Rafael Nadal. A torn three lateral ligaments in his right ankle left him without stepping on a court for several weeks. The German recovered and returned to the ring in the Dubai World Tennis League. 2023 began with a second round in Australian Open, Rotterdam y Dohasemifinals in dubaifourth wheel in Indian Wellsfarewell in Miami Openthird round in Monte Carlo and comes from losing early in Munich.

Roberto Carballés Baena He is one of the great fighters on the circuit, who does not have a hard time putting on overalls to give everything in each game. Last season he became champion of the Challengers of Tunis and Sevillewhile he played the finals of Gran Canaria and Amersfoort. In addition, he made semifinals in Madrid and quarterfinals Marrakech, Umag y Florencia. His 2023 began with a second round in Pune, first round in Australian Open and Cordoba, eighth in Buenos Airesdrop in Río, rooms in Santiagoand defeats in Indian Wells y Phoenixsecond wheel in Miamititle in Marrakech and farewell in Munich. In Madrid victory to David Goffin on debut.

A night battle in La Caja Mágica

Alexander Zverev and Roberto Carballés Baena They met in the second round of the ATP M1000 Mutua Madrid Open.

From the start the game showed that it was going to be a great fight, with both dedicated to his service, defending him successfully, showing their weapons and being aggressive. In the fifth game, the German had his chance, but he didn’t take it. The Spaniard then went to 0-40 from the return and failed to break. Subsequently, the rallies were for the servers and defined in the tie break. There, Carballés reversed a 5-6 to take the lead with a great attitude for 7-6(6) a 1h26m.

At the beginning of the second set, the match lowered its intensity until the sixth game, since the great wear and tear they suffered in the first half was reflected on the field. After that, Roberto unleashed his explosive forehand, moved very well on the clay and hit the blow to break and get on track. However, the German put his claws in, made his rival play, took risks and recovered to level. After escaping from break point and several deuces, Zverev firmed up the return and broke to close for 7-5 a 1h13m.

Everything was given for the third set to be a great show. However, the Spaniard felt some physical discomfort, went to the doctor and continued competing, although somewhat stressed. Already with the game in his hand, Sasha continued to raise his level, attacked again and again, and took quick advantages. Without problems from the service, Zverev signed the comeback by 6-7(6), 7-5, 6-0 after 3h20m of play