"The feelings today are difficult to describe with words but it's special to feel the love in the place I love the most. Victory meant Zverev became only the third man to beat Nadal at Roland Garros, after Novak Djokovic and Robin Soderling, with the German also banishing memories of his retirement due to an ankle injury when the duo last met in the 2022 semi-finals. "I don't know what to say... thank you Rafa from all of the tennis world, it's such a great honour," Zverev said. "I've watched Rafa play all my childhood and I was lucky enough to play him twice on this beautiful court." Nadal was broken by in-form Rome champion Zverev in the opening game and surrendered his serve again late on to drop the first set in unfavourable conditions for him with the roof closed due to heavy rain earlier.

Source: bd News24 May 27, 2024 18:13 UTC