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Griekspoor Stuns World No. 2 Zverev in Montreal Upset
6 Aug
Summary
- Tallon Griekspoor defeated top seed Alexander Zverev in Montreal.
- Griekspoor, ranked World No. 69, achieved his third Top-5 win.
- This victory marks a significant turnaround after a tough season for Griekspoor.
Tallon Griekspoor achieved a significant career milestone on Wednesday at the National Bank Open in Montreal, defeating World No. 2 Alexander Zverev. This victory, his third against a Top-5 opponent, propels him to the third round of the ATP Masters 1000 event. Griekspoor, who arrived in Canada with only one win in his previous eight tour-level matches, showcased impressive form.
The Dutch player demonstrated strong offensive play, hitting 20 forehand winners and proving highly effective at the net, winning 17 of 18 points when approaching. Despite a tense moment where he lost a break advantage in the third set, Griekspoor recovered to secure the win against Zverev, who was competing for the first time since reaching the Wimbledon final last month. Griekspoor expressed his deep satisfaction with the win, especially after a challenging season.
"This is one of the most special wins I have had," Griekspoor stated. He had contemplated quitting at times during a difficult season but continued to work diligently. He felt his training had reached a good level recently, making this victory feel inevitable. Griekspoor now advances to face Matteo Arnaldi or Fabian Marozsan in the next round.
