Preview: Zverev & Nishikori Vying For ‘Five-Set King’ Crown
Sixth seed Alexander Zverev has never lost a five-set match at Roland Garros. His fourth-round opponent, Kei Nishikori, owns the best five-set record among all active players. Both players have proven they know how to go the distance, but only one five-set king can reign supreme in Paris when the two meet on Day 8 on Court Philippe-Chatrier. Zverev will take a 4-1 ATP Head2Head lead into their Sunday match-up, with three of those previous matches going the distance – including their most recent meeting in Rome a few weeks ago, won by Zverev. The German also defeated Nishikori at the Mutua...
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