In a thrilling display of skill and passion, 28-year-old Alexander Zverev celebrated his birthday in style at the BMW Open in Munich! With the support of a cheering home crowd, the German star outclassed American Ben Shelton with a 6-2, 6-4 victory, marking his record-equaling third title at this prestigious event. 🎾🥳
Having previously lifted the trophy in 2017 and 2018, Zverev now ties with fellow German Philipp Kohlschreiber for the best showing in Munich. This win, his 24th career title, also stands as his first triumph of the season at an ATP 500 event on home soil.
Reflecting on the match, Zverev said, "I definitely knew I had to play my best tennis today, Ben has been playing extremely well this week. The conditions suit him extremely well, it's very hot and very fast. They suit me as well, to be fair. I enjoyed my birthday so far."
Whether you're a tennis fanatic or simply love a good underdog story, Zverev's celebratory victory is a reminder that hard work and dedication always pay off!
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Alexander Zverev marks 28th birthday with third BMW Open title
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