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Zverev Reflects on Heartbreak Before 2025 Quarterfinal Clash

8/4/2025

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World No. 3 tennis star Alexander Zverev opened up about the heart-wrenching moment he retired from a 2014 match against his brother Mischa, admitting he couldn't find a way to win. Now, as he gears up for a quarterfinal clash with Alexei Popyrin at the 2025 National Bank Open in Toronto, Zverev reflects on that emotional struggle.

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World No. 3 tennis star Alexander Zverev opened up about the heart-wrenching moment he retired from a 2014 match against his brother Mischa, admitting he couldn't find a way to win. Now, as he gears up for a quarterfinal clash with Alexei Popyrin at the 2025 National Bank Open in Toronto, Zverev reflects on that emotional struggle.