Zverev Sails into Stuttgart Semis: Faces Shelton Showdown!
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Alexander Zverev is making waves at the Stuttgart Open! The German star secured his spot in the semi-finals after a hard-fought victory against Corentin Moutet, winning 6-2, 7-6(7). Zverev, the top seed, is looking strong on grass as he prepares for Wimbledon.
Zverev's Grass Court Quest
While Zverev boasts an impressive 24 tour-level titles, none have come on grass. He's aiming to change that and make a deep run at Wimbledon, where he's never advanced past the fourth round. This Stuttgart Open is crucial for honing his grass court skills.
“I prefer to win 6-2 6-2, but you can never choose these kind of things but in the end I won and that's the most important thing,” Zverev said after his match, reflecting on the challenges of playing on grass. “I think the first match on grass was never easy. I honestly think it was a very average match. I made it complicated, but a win is a win and I'm happy to play tomorrow again.”
Shelton Showdown Looms
Now, Zverev faces a tough challenge in the semi-finals against Ben Shelton. Predictions favor Zverev, with Dimers' advanced tennis model giving him a 54% chance of victory. However, Shelton is a formidable opponent, and the match promises to be a thrilling contest.
Other notable results from the Stuttgart Open include Felix Auger-Aliassime securing his first grass win since 2022 and young Justin Engel stunning Alex Michelsen. Over at Queen's Club Championships, Emma Raducanu is showing strong form, advancing to the quarter-finals.
Keep up with all the action from the grass court season as players battle for Wimbledon glory!