Wimbledon 2021: 4th seed Alexander Zverev eases past qualifier Tallon Griekspoor in opening round
Alexander Zverev served strongly to overpower Dutch qualifier Tallon Griekspoor 6-3 6-4 6-1 on Tuesday and advance to the second round of Wimbledon.
Alexander Zverev cruises through his Wimbledon opener. (Reuters Photo)
HIGHLIGHTS
- Zverev swept qualifier Tallon Griekspoor in the first round at Wimbledon
- World No. 124 Greikspoor was making his debut at Wimbledon
- Zverev will play Tennys Sandgren or Norbert Gombos in 2nd round
Fourth-seeded German Alexander Zverev crushed Dutch qualifier Tallon Griekspoor 6-3, 6-4, 6-1 to begin his quest for a first Grand Slam title in style on Tuesday at Wimbledon. Zverev had 20 aces and only 18 unforced errors as he swept qualifier Tallon Griekspoor in the first round at Wimbledon, 6-3, 6-4, 6-1.
The result was a big improvement for Zverev after losing to a qualifier at Wimbledon in 2018 and 2019. Zverev is seeded fourth but is only 9-5 at All England Club.
The play was suspended due to rain as the roof was closed on Court One with Zverev up a set and a break, but the stoppage had no impact on the 24-year-old who continued to land a high percentage of his first serves to dominate the match.
The World No. 124 Greikspoor was making his debut at Wimbledon after coming through qualifying. The 24-year-old is now 2-4 on the season at tour level.
He will play American Tennys Sandgren or Norbert Gombos of Slovakia for a place in the third round.
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