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After spending enough time on the green surfaces, it is now time for the players to take a tour to clay once again. Alexander Zverev, after his defeat against Carlos Alcaraz in the French Open finals, has made it to semi-finals at the Hamburg European Open After a remarkable straight set victory over Zhang Zhizhen, he now looks forward to secure a position in the finals with a showdown against Pedro Martinez. While the Spaniard has also proved to be strong enough in the ongoing tournament, will he be able to pose a tough challenge against the native?
Alexander Zverev vs Pedro Martinez: Preview
Despite the dispelling concerns about his knee, the German has managed to defy the odds with a solid win over Zhizhen Zhang. Although he had to go through some challenges in his semifinal rounds this year, he has been performing well on clay, winning two of his last semifinals on this surface.
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À domicile, Alexander Zverev passe sans difficulté contre Zhang et rejoint le dernier carré de l’ATP 500 d’Hambourg où il affrontera Pedro Martinez. 🇩🇪👏
pic.twitter.com/vGOBj6K8n0— Avantage Tennis 🎾 (@AvantageTennis_) July 19, 2024
Polls of the day
Poll 1 of 5
Who do you think will come out on top in the Zverev vs. Martinez clash?
Zverev
Martinez
Too close to call
Don't care
Who do you think will come out on top in the Marcos Giron vs. Christopher Eubanks match?
Marcos Giron
Christopher Eubanks
Too close to call
Don't care
Whats your Perspective on:
Is Alexander Zverev the undisputed king of ATP Hamburg, or can Martinez dethrone him?
Have an interesting take?
Who do you think will dominate the ATP Gstaad match?
Stefanos Tsitsipas
Matteo Berrettini
Too close to call
Why do you think Stefanos Tsitsipas rarely attends Paula Badosa's matches?
Busy schedule
Personal stress
Lack of interest
Relationship issues
Key Stats:
- Current Ranking: No. 14 in the world
- Recent Match: Defeated Zhizhen Zhang 6-4, 6-3 in the quarterfinals
- Performance vs. Zhizhen Zhang:
- 7 aces and 24 winners
- Saved 2 of 3 break points
- Converted 4 of 8 break points
- Won 82% of first-serve points and 58% of second-serve points
- Win-Loss Record on Grass This Season: 5-2
Pedro Martinez, on the other hand, has reached the semifinals of the Hamburg European Open with remarkable comebacks in each of his matches. In the first round, he fought back from a 2-5 deficit in the first set against Matteo Arnaldi and won. In the second round, he was down 2-5 in the final set against Ugo Blanchet but managed to win. His most recent match saw him rise up from a set deficit to beat Francisco Cerundolo.
What’s your perspective on:
Is Alexander Zverev the undisputed king of ATP Hamburg, or can Martinez dethrone him?
Have an interesting take?
Maiden ATP 500 Semi-Final ✅
World no.49 Pedro Martinez defeats Cerundolo 6-1 1-6 6-4 to secure his 5th Tour SF 👏#HamburgOpen pic.twitter.com/34EMor27e1
— Tennis TV (@TennisTV) July 19, 2024
Key Stats:
- Current Ranking: No. 62 in the world
- Recent Match: Beat Francisco Cerundolo 6-7(5), 6-3, 4-6 in the quarterfinals
- Performance vs. Francisco Cerundolo:
- 5 aces and 31 winners
- Saved 6 of 12 break points
- Converted 3 of 7 break points
- Won 73% of first-serve points and 48% of second-serve points
- Win-Loss Record on Grass This Season: 6-4, with notable wins against Jaume Munar and Thiago Monteiro
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Zverev vs Martinez: Head-to-head
The head-to-head column for Alexander Zverev and Pedro Martinez looks vacant. Although the German has navigated his way through countless challenges, he’s yet to encounter this one.
Prediction: Zverev in straight sets
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The German ATP star Zverev currently stands on a high ranking and good form. Known for his ability to secure notable positions like in the finals of Roland Garros this year, Zverev will likely control the pace of the match. Zverev’s forehand and backhand down the line are likely to be dominant over his rival, with win percentages of 54.6% and 51.4% on clay, respectively.
His baseline also provides a better edge, as it makes a perfect victory blend with his experience on the surface. Zverev has won 73.3% of his matches on clay, marking another reason why he is a better pick. With his powerful groundstrokes and precise shot-making, the German is expected to possess control, finally leading to a straight-set win.
Debate
Is Alexander Zverev the undisputed king of ATP Hamburg, or can Martinez dethrone him?