Alexander Zverev overcame a mid-match fluctuation to advance to the French Open semifinals for the third consecutive time, winning 6-4, 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 against Argentine Thomas Martin Etcheverry on Wednesday.
Zverev increased the pressure on Etcheverry's serve and was rewarded with a break in the seventh game, but he had to recover from a 15-40 deficit in the next game to maintain his lead. The 22nd seed dominated the rhythm of the rallies, hitting a powerful backhand that landed on the line before finishing with an easy decisive shot, ensuring that Etcheverry lost his first set in five matches played at Roland Garros this year.
However, Etcheverry turned the tables to clinch the second set in his favor, having earned two late breaks of serve and then continued his momentum into the next set. Zverev fought back strongly to regain his advantage in the match.
Etcheverry delivered a series of stunning clutch shots while in tough positions, but Zverev weathered the storm and completed the victory with precise serving.