In the quarterfinals of the ATP1000 Madrid Masters, Zhang Zhizhen challenged the eighth-seeded and 10th-ranked American brother Fritz to win 3-6 7-6(5) 7-6 (8), saving three match points, repeating the script of the previous round that eliminated the British brother Norrie and reverse to reach the quarterfinals.
With 180 points/€161,525, the ranking once again jumped from 89 to 66.
Xiao Zhang's first victory over the TOP10, the strength and record are the most attractive, not only the audience under the leadership of his compatriots cheered for Xiao Zhang, making it seem like his home field, but also the post-match interview, the host asked questions, Xiao Zhang replied in English, the host took the initiative to ask "answer again in your native language".
Speaking about his opponent Karatsev in the next round, Zhang said: "I recently practiced with him on clay and lost 6-0, but I will work hard. ”
In this game, Zhang Zhizhen opened and closed, the bottom line attack, line change, high pressure in the front court, high pressure in the middle and back, and small ball in front of the net are fully firepowered. Most importantly, Xiao Zhang walked with his head held high, and his eyes became extremely fierce.
Beat you to death
Losing the first set, the turning point of the match was after the 7th game of the second set was broken, and Fritz led 40-0 in the 8th game, and Xiao Zhang scored 5 consecutive points to achieve a break; Trailing 3-0 again, Zhang went back to 5-3 and then won 7-5.
In the ninth game of the third set, the two sides played 10 points, and Xiao Zhang grabbed the third break point to lead 5-4 and enter the serve to win the game.
In the 10th game, Xiao Zhang's psychology fluctuated, and he started 0-40 behind, and then was broken by his opponent.
After entering the tie-break again, Xiao Zhang stood on the edge of the cliff 4-6, scored three consecutive points again, and carried it back to 7-6.
Xiao Zhang's first match point, Fritz returned the ball shallowly, Xiao Zhang's forehand was a large diagon, but was hooked back by Fritz with a rolling belt, Xiao Zhang volleyed off the net, the score was 7-7;
At the crucial moment, neither side could save serve, and at the second match point of 9-8, Xiao Zhang took the lead to calm down and control the intensity and rhythm of the shot, causing Fritz to return the ball to the bottom line and win 10-8.
Match data
The winning score was 34-36
Unforced errors 38-27
Score in front of the net 13/18 - 5/6 (Xiao Zhang is active)
Average forehand speed 129-125 per hour
Average backhand speed 114-112 per hour
Xiao Zhang has a higher ball speed than Fritz
11 sets in 4 matches. Among them, 7 games were tied for seven, and 6 games were won, completely breaking through the inner demons of the collapse of the robbery.
Madrid tempered Zhang Zhizhen into the "Seven Devils".
First round: Rodionov 7-6(6) 6-4 Link: Zhang Zhizhen won the first victory of mainland men's tennis red clay
Second round: Shapovalov 6-7 (4) 6-4 7-6 (1) Link: Zhang Zhizhen successfully crossed the robbery and made history
Third round: Norrie 2-6 7-6(2) 7-6(2) Link: Zhang Zhizhen exploded the British brother
In the second half of the area, in addition to the opponent Karatsev in the next round, there is a Greek brother Tsitsipas, can we imagine a script:
Finish off Karatsev and reach the semifinals; Continue to kill the Greek brother and reach the final; Keep killing the Spanish brother... Completely solve the mortgage problem [applause] [applause] [applause] [applause] [applause] [applause]
Zhang Zhizhen Madrid harvest
King of reversals
Grab the Seven Devils
One brother killer
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