Alexander Zverev defeats Kohlschreiber in all-German final
By Harry Floyd
Alexander Zverev is once again the champion in men’s singles at the Bavarian International. He defeats fellow countryman Philipp Kohlschreiber.
The younger German emerges on top this weekend as Alexander Zverev defeats Philipp Kohlschreiber at the Munich Open. Zverev defends his title at the event.
Squaring off in an all-German final, the tournament saw one of the sport’s most elite rising stars take on a talented veteran. The 34-year-old Kohlschreiber is also a three-time champion at the tournament, having won in 2007, 2012 and 2016. Zverev continues his 2018 success though, winning the finals match in straight sets. He defeats Kohlschreiber 6-3, 6-3.
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Germany’s tennis stars have fared well at the Munich Open throughout the past decade. On top of both Zverev and Kohlschreiber’s success, former tennis great Tommy Haas took the title in 2013. It is fitting for the younger Sascha Zverev to now take on the role of leading man amongst his countrymen. He is the current world No. 3 on the ATP World Tour and has emerged as one of the best in the sport throughout the last year or two. Having won yet another title on tour, Zverev continues to make headlines and solidify his place atop men’s singles. In the Munich semifinals, he also knocked out Korea’s Hyeon Chung in a hard-fought match.
Alexander Zverev defeats Philipp Kohlschreiber 6-3, 6-3.
Contragulations all around to Alexander Zverev on his title in Munich this week! The action rolls on though and the young tennis star remains in the mix. With the French Open right around the corner, Rafael Nadal is the player to beat. Zverev, however, is continuing to gain valuable big stage experience as he adds successful tournament runs to his resume. He is yet to win a Grand Slam singles title, but at just 21-years-old, it seems like one more and more likely in the near future. Check back to see if Sascha and other rising stars can continue to usher in a new generation of players onto the ATP World Tour.