From UBITENNIS · Tony Fairbairn · · 40s
Zverev Unsurprised By Shanghai Loss
Zverev admits fatigue after losing to Davidovich Fokina in Shanghai semi-finals.
In brief
Zverev admits fatigue after losing to Davidovich Fokina in Shanghai semi-finals. Zverev lost to Davidovich Fokina in Shanghai semi-finals despite being world number one. Originally reported by UBITENNIS.
Zverev loses Shanghai semi-final
Alexander Zverev lost to Alejandro Davidovich Fokina in a three-set match.
Zverev praised Fokina's level
Zverev noted Fokina's strong return game despite fatigue during the match.
“I knew that he is serving there, but the return is the most difficult shot when you’re a bit fatigued because the first thing that gets tired in tennis I think is your eyes”
Zverev felt flat after match
Zverev described his poor performance due to fatigue and injury.
“First, I’m not a robot, I’m a human being, I get tired”
Zverev ends season as world number one
Zverev will remain world number one after Shanghai semi-final loss.
The takeaway
Zverev lost to Davidovich Fokina in Shanghai semi-finals despite being world number one.
