Alexander Zverev Battles Through Injury and Tiebreaker to Reach Wimbledon Last 16

Zverev Overcomes Knee Problem, Marathon Tiebreaker, and Nerves

Fourth seed Alexander Zverev survived an injury scare and an epic third-set tiebreaker to beat Britain's Cameron Norrie and match his best Wimbledon performance. Zverev, who reached the semifinals at Wimbledon in 2021, looked comfortable on the grass courts despite a persistent knee problem.

Zverev's Strong Performance

Zverev's victory was part of a strong showing from top-ranked players on Tuesday at Wimbledon. Top seed Novak Djokovic, third seed Carlos Alcaraz, and fifth seed Stefanos Tsitsipas all advanced to the third round.