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Zverev puts on Madrid masterclass to down Thiem in semis

9 May 2021, 1:52 AM  |
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Alexander Zverev made a strong start, breaking Thiem early in each set in what turned out to be a routine victory, despite a swirling wind at Caja Magica.

Alexander Zverev made a strong start, breaking Thiem early in each set in what turned out to be a routine victory, despite a swirling wind at Caja Magica.

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Alexander Zverev made a strong start, breaking Thiem early in each set in what turned out to be a routine victory, despite a swirling wind at Caja Magica.

Alexander Zverev avenged his defeat by Dominic Thiem in last year’s US Open final in clinical fashion on Saturday, beating the Austrian 6-3 6-4 to reach the final of the Madrid Open.

Zverev, who beat top seed and tournament favourite Rafa Nadal in straight sets in the quarter-finals on Friday , will meet either Norway’s Casper Ruud or Italy’s Matteo Berrettini in Sunday’s final.

The German, who was champion in Madrid in 2018, made a strong start, breaking Thiem early in each set in what turned out to be a routine victory, despite a swirling wind at Caja Magica.

“I’m definitely looking forward to playing in another big (Grand Slam) final and I hope I can turn it my way this time.” fifth seed Zverev said in a courtside interview

Thiem held an 8-2 head-to-head advantage over Zverev coming into the semi-final, winning their last four meetings, including his come-from-behind victory at last year’s US Open where he claimed his first major title.

The third seed’s only defeat to Zverev on clay was in the final in Madrid two years ago, but he never really settled into his stride, struggling with his first serve and making 20 unforced errors, including three double faults.

Zverev, on the other hand, sent down six aces and 25 winners as he cruised to victory.

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