Alexander Zverev Reaches French Open Last 16 After Five-Set Thriller

Zverev Survives Scare, Nadal Knocked Out in Emotional French Open Departmen

Alexander Zverev reached the French Open last 16 on June 1, 2024, after overcoming a challenging five-set battle in his opening match.

The German tennis star faced an upset at the hands of Dutch qualifier Tallon Griekspoor, but ultimately emerged victorious after a grueling contest that lasted over three hours.

Zverev's victory sets up a potentially explosive clash with 22-time Grand Slam winner Rafael Nadal in the next round. Nadal, who has won the French Open a record 14 times, is the favorite in this match, but Zverev will be looking to cause another upset.

In a separate development, Nadal was eliminated from the French Open in a heart-wrenching first-round defeat to Brandon Nakashima. The 37-year-old Spaniard, who has struggled with injuries in recent months, was visibly emotional after the loss, which may mark his final appearance at the tournament he has dominated for so long.

Nakashima, a rising star in the tennis world, pulled off a stunning upset against Nadal, winning in straight sets. The American played with great skill and determination, taking advantage of Nadal's physical limitations.