Zverev Battles Illness to Secure Gritty Win and Set Up Medvedev Clash
Let me tell you what just unfolded at the Halle Open — it’s the kind of story that reminds you why tennis is as much about grit and resilience as it is about skill. Alexander Zverev, world number three and a home favorite in Germany, faced more than just an opponent in his quarter-final match against Flavio Cobolli. Midway through the second game, Zverev suddenly sprinted off the court to vomit. It was a shocking moment — no warning, no prior sign of discomfort. One minute he was serving, the next he was gone.
When he returned just a few minutes later, it was clear he was struggling. He looked pale, was gasping for breath between rallies, and bent over repeatedly to recover after longer points. Honestly, it didn’t look like he’d last another set, let alone win the match. But somehow, he dug deep. The German held his ground, found his rhythm as the match progressed, and came out with a gutsy 6-4, 7-6 win over the world number 24. Afterward, Zverev admitted he had no idea what hit him — one moment he felt fine, and the next, he was completely unwell. And yet, 15 minutes after vomiting, he was already starting to feel better.
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That sets up a high-stakes semi-final showdown with Daniil Medvedev — a rivalry that’s been heating up over the years. Medvedev’s path to the semis was less dramatic, though not without a hiccup. He had to call a medical timeout for a nosebleed during his match against American Alex Michelsen. Still, he powered through, winning 6-4, 6-3 without dropping a single break point. Now, the two heavyweights — who’ve played 19 times, with Medvedev leading 12-7 — are set to clash once more.
Zverev, still chasing his first grass-court title, knows what’s at stake. He even acknowledged that Medvedev is probably the player he's faced the most in his career and definitely one of the toughest. After everything Zverev’s been through in this tournament — from illness to intense rallies — this next match is shaping up to be something special. If his body holds up, fans could be in for an epic battle on the grass.
And let’s not forget: Wimbledon is just around the corner. Both Zverev and Medvedev are looking to sharpen their game, and this semi-final could set the tone for what’s to come at the All England Club.
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