Watch: Zverev Lets Racquet Fly into Shanghai’s Fourth Row

Here’s something you don’t see every day. Or… ever!Watch as Alexander Zverev loses grip of his racquet after striking a forehand, sending the stick flying into the fourth row in Shanghai.

The strange moment didn’t affect Zverev’s focus in the match. He battled past Jeremy Chardy in straight sets 7-6(13) 7-6(3). The German will face Andrey Rublev for a spot in the quarterfinals on Thursday in Shanghai. ]]>

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