MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – World number Alexander Zverev recovers from an uncertain start to defeat Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-4 7-6 (3) in the Mexican open final in Acapulco on Saturday and his 14th title Landing of ATP.
The 23-year-old German lost the final round of the tough tournament to Nick Kyrgios in 2019 and quickly went 4-1 down to the Greek top seed on Sunday, at one point completely missing the ball when he tried to smash over it.
Tsitsipas was unable to maintain the level of tennis he showed in the first five games, however, and Zverev’s second seed worked his way back into the tournament, reeling from the last five games. to seal the set.
Zverev broke for 5-4 in a second set just as tight and served for the title but Tsitsipas saved a contest point and put the contest back when his German opponent doubled.
The breakdown was again filled with long rallies and Zverev won 7-3 on his third contest point when he called a Tsitsipas drop shot and hit the ball past the Greek to the back of the court.
“This week has been one of the biggest sports I’ve had in recent months, the competition showed that the public can attend sporting events,” Zverev told the public. after receiving the award.
“When I have the chances, I have to rule out those key players because they usually don’t give you a second chance. I thought I played really well in the break, I’m happy with how it went. ”
Tsitsipas, who has reached semi-finals at this year’s Australian and Rotterdam Open, admitted that the best player had won in the end.
“I did everything I could, but Alex was better,” said the 22-year-old in the world.
Reporting by Carlos Calvo Pacheco, additional statement by Nick Mulvenney in Sydney, edited by Sam Holmes