The round of 32 match of China Open 2023 between Alexander Zverev and Diego Schwartzman will take place on September 29.
Two months after ending his title drought, Alexander Zverev clinched his second 2023 championship in Chengdu. Despite not playing flawlessly, he displayed resilience, remaining undefeated, even in the final against Roman Safiullin, who had a set and break advantage. Zverev, the former world number 2, is close to reaching 50 wins in a season for the fourth time in his career, currently holding an impressive 47/21 win/loss record. This achievement is notable, especially considering his early-season struggles after returning from injury. He hasn’t suffered a first-round defeat since Munich in April and has made the quarterfinals in five of his last six tournaments. As the 2021 Tokyo Olympics champion, Zverev has a strong track record in Asia, particularly in China, with a 4-0 record in Beijing first-round matches and quarterfinal appearances in three of his last four main-draw entries.
Diego Schwartzman’s struggles continue to escalate as the season progresses. He fell out of the ATP top 100 earlier this year, leading to his participation in the qualifying rounds of several Masters events during the US Open swing. More recently, he faced challenges against the underdog Alex Bolt and eventually retired from their match, just a couple of games away from a likely defeat in Zhuhai last week. Schwartzman’s track record of 12 wins out of 64 matches against top-10 players is notably weak, especially considering his previous status as a top-10 player himself. He is currently enduring a ten-match losing streak against top-10 opponents, and given his current form, the prospects of ending this poor run appear bleak.
| Alexander Zverev vs Diego Schwartzman | Details |
|---|---|
| Date | September 29, 2023 |
| Surface | Hard |
| Tournament | China Open |
| Stage | Round of 32 |
| Time (India) | 1:00 pm |
| Opponent | Score |
|---|---|
| Roman Safiullin | 6-7, 7-6, 6-3 (W) |
| Grigor Dimitrov | 6-3, 7-6 (W) |
| Miomir Kecmanovic | 5-7, 7-5, 6-2 (W) |
| Pavel Kotov | 7-6, 4-6, 6-1 (W) |
| Carlos Alcaraz | 3-6, 2-6, 4-6 (L) |
| Opponent | Score |
|---|---|
| Alex Bolt | 3-6, 2-4 (retired) (L) |
| Arthur Rinderknech | 3-6, 4-6, 2-6 (L) |
| Alexander Shevchenko | 1-6, 6-3, 3-6 (L) |
| Marcos Giron | 6-4, 6-4 (W) |
| Tommy Paul | 3-6, 6-3, 4-6 (L) |
With a 3-2 head-to-head advantage and their hard court prowess in recent months, it looks like Alexander Zverev has the edge in this match.
The round of 32 match of China Open 2023 between Alexander Zverev and Diego Schwartzman will take place on September 29.
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