Zverev Saves Match Point by Winning Epic 49-Stroke Rally
<![CDATA[The German battled past Richard Gasquet thanks to some clutch heroics.]]>
Match point down. Cue a mammoth 49-shot rally to stay in the match. Bravo, Sascha Zverev 👏#CoupeRogers pic.twitter.com/7ZQWaoF5Zy
— Tennis TV (@TennisTV) August 10, 2017Match points have been saved quite a few times in Montreal this week. Yesterday we saw two players save four en route to victory, and earlier today Gael Monfils saved four in succession during his dramatic win over Kei Nishikori.But none of those match points hold a candle to this brutally physical and unbelievably clutch point played by Alexander Zverev against Richard Gasquet on Wednesday night in Montreal.Zverev won this 49-stroke rally and went on to clinch a 6-4, 4-6, 7-6(3) victory to book a round of 16 clash with Nick Kyrgios.Pretty incredible stuff to say the least. ]]>
Chris Oddo. Chris Oddo is a freelance sportswriter, podcaster, blogger and social media marker who is a lead contributor to Tennisnow.com. He also writes for USOpen.org, Rolandgarros.com, BNPParibasOpen.com, TennisTV.com, WTAtennis.com and the official US Open program.
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