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Zverev Overcomes Breathing Issues to Reach Semifinals

8/17/2025

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Alexander Zverev experienced breathing difficulties during his Cincinnati Open match against Ben Shelton.
He felt dizzy and struggled to breathe while serving at 2-1 in the second set.
Zverev ultimately won the match 6-2, 6-2, and advanced to the semifinals against Carlos Alcaraz.

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Alexander Zverev experienced breathing difficulties during his Cincinnati Open match against Ben Shelton.
He felt dizzy and struggled to breathe while serving at 2-1 in the second set.
Zverev ultimately won the match 6-2, 6-2, and advanced to the semifinals against Carlos Alcaraz.