German tennis star Alexander Zverev blazed through his second-round match at the Cincinnati Open on Thursday, defeating Russia's Karen Khachanov 6-3, 6-2 in just 78 minutes – rain delay included! The victory marks his 50th tour-level win this season, joining an elite club of players who’ve hit this milestone five times since 2017.
'I felt *electric* today,' Zverev said post-match, reflecting on his dominant performance against Khachanov. Despite recent struggles in Canada, the 27-year-old fired 16 winners and kept his unforced errors low, proving why he’s a fan favorite on hard courts.
Zverev, the 2021 Cincinnati champ, isn’t just chasing titles – he’s eyeing redemption. 'I’ve had tough losses this year,' he admitted, 'but I’m here to learn, improve, and finally grab that Grand Slam trophy.'
Meanwhile, Russia’s Andrey Rublev – whom Zverev crushed in the 2021 final here – advanced after overpowering China’s Zhang Zhizhen with a ruthless 23-winner performance. The stage is set for fiery showdowns as the tournament heats up!
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The victory marks his 50th tour-level win this season, joining an elite club of players who’ve hit this milestone five times since 2017.
'I felt *electric* today,' Zverev said post-match, reflecting on his dominant performance against Khachanov. Despite recent struggles in Canada, the 27-year-old fired 16 winners and kept his unforced errors low, proving why he’s a fan favorite on hard courts. 
The stage is set for 
fiery showdowns as the tournament heats up!
& Xinjiang Flying Tigers 
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