Zverev triumphs at Wimbledon, defeating Tennys Sandgren
German star overcomes early struggles to advance to second round
After a disappointing start to Wimbledon for the German contingent, Alexander Zverev has provided a much-needed boost with a convincing victory over American Tennys Sandgren. The fifth seed dropped the first set but rallied to win the next three, eventually prevailing 5-7, 6-3, 7-6(9), 6-3.
The match was a tale of two halves, with Zverev struggling to find his rhythm in the opening set. Sandgren, ranked 50th in the world, took advantage of the German's errors to secure an early break and ultimately take the set.
However, Zverev showed his class in the second set, breaking Sandgren twice to level the match. The third set was a tense affair, with both players holding serve until the tie-break. Zverev eventually prevailed in a thrilling tie-breaker, saving two set points before closing it out 11-9.
With the momentum on his side, Zverev broke Sandgren in the opening game of the fourth set and never looked back. He served out the match comfortably to book his place in the second round, where he will face either Lloyd Harris or Ricardas Berankis.
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