Watch: Zverev Lets Racquet Fly into Shanghai’s Fourth Row
<![CDATA[The German lost the handle on this forehand, in a big way.]]>
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. ]]>
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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