Teenager Jannik Sinner struck a blow for the new generation at the French Open by upsetting US Open finalist Alexander Zverev, who revealed he played despite suffering from a fever. The German called for the doctor early in the fourth-round contest but played on before going down 6-3 6-3 4-6 6-3 to 19-year-old Italian Sinner. Players at Roland Garros have regular Covid-19 tests, and a positive test means expulsion from the tournament, but it was still jarring to hear Zverev describing possible Covid symptoms. I am quite calm, so even if inside I'm very happy and I don't show that so much. Sinner may not want to watch a replay of Nadal's performance against another up-and-coming young player, Sebastian Korda, in the fourth round.

Source: The Herald October 04, 2020 16:52 UTC