Australian Open LIVE Results: Alexander Zverev CRASHES OUT- Third seed Alexander Zverev has crashed out of the Australian Open. He lost three sets battle against Canada’s Denis Shapovalov in the fourth round. The loss ends World No.4 hopes of winning his first-ever Grand Slam in absence of Novak Djokovic. Shapovalov won 6-3, 7-6, 6-3 in 2 hours & 21 minutes battle. The German tried to bounce back but Shapovalov won the tie-breaker to enter his first-ever Quarterfinals of Australian Open. Follow InsideSport.IN for more updates
🤯 Shapovalov shocks the world no. 3️⃣! 🤯 Is he now a contender? 👀#AusOpen – Live on 9Gem and 9Now pic.twitter.com/KIhd2eIdPI
— Wide World of Sports (@wwos) January 23, 2022
The Canadian lefthander was magnificent against the German third seed, earning one of his biggest career victories at Margaret Court Arena.
Shapovalov blew a match point with a wild forehand into the tramlines but wrapped up the contest when Zverev netted under pressure.
“Definitely happy with where the game is at,” said the ecstatic 22-year-old, long tipped for success at the Grand Slams.
“I think off the ground I was just really playing very well, really feeling my shots off both wings.”
The 14th seed will meet Rafa Nadal for a place in the semi-finals.
“It’s always an honour to go up against a guy like Rafa,” Shapovalov said of the Spanish great, who is bidding for a record 21st Grand Slam title.
“It’s always going to be a battle against him. It’s going to be a tough one but I’m going to enjoy it.”
It was a disappointing exit for Zverev, who was bundled out of the quarter-finals by Novak Djokovic last year.
Late last year Zverev suggested he and Russian Daniil Medvedev might become part of a new ‘Big Three’ with world number one Djokovic in the 2022 season.
Australian Open LIVE Results: Alexander Zverev CRASHES OUT, Denis Shapovalov storms into Quarterfinals
Game 2: Alexander ZVerev is facing stiff challenging to survive in Australian Open. Shapavalov clinches tie-breaker 7-6
Game 1: Denis Shapovalov leads Alexander Zverev 6-3 after the first set.
Advantage, Shapovalov 🇨🇦 @denis_shapo takes the first set 6-3 against Alexander Zverev.#AusOpen · #AO2022 pic.twitter.com/T7HNBQQz5f
— #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 23, 2022
Australian Open LIVE Results: Alexander Zverev CRASHES OUT, Denis Shapovalov storms into Quarterfinals
22-year old Denis Shapovalov is having a good run in 2022, He was instrumental in Canada winning the ATP Cup this year. He enters the Round of 16 at the Australian Open for the first time in his career after defeating Reilly Opera in four sets 7-6, 4-6, 6-3, 6-4. Compared with Zverev, Shapovalov’s victory has not been easy as he had to play two-four setters and one-five setters to reach the fourth round.
SHAPO!!@denis_shapo defeats Reilly Opelka in 4️⃣: 7-6, 4-6, 6-3, 6-4 to secure his spot in the last 16 👏#AusOpen | #AO2022 pic.twitter.com/zO2U2i8APr
— ATP Tour (@atptour) January 21, 2022
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The match will be streamed live on Sony Sports Network– SONY SIX or SONY LIV app in India.
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Australian Open LIVE Results: Alexander Zverev CRASHES OUT, Denis Shapovalov storms into Quarterfinals