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ATP Cup: Germany beat Canada after Alexander Zverev wins; Italy reach semi-finals

ATP Cup: Germany beat Canada after Alexander Zverev wins; Italy reach semi-finals

Alexander Zverev lost the US Open final to Dominic Thiem in 2020 Alexander Zverev won his first match of the year as Germany beat Canada 2-1 in their ATP Cup group tie. The 23-year-old, runner-up to Dominic Thiem in September’s US Open final, settled the tie with a 6-7 (5-7) 6-3 7-6 (7-4) win over Denis Shapovalov after Jan-Lennard Struff beat Milos Raonic. Zverev said having his older brother, Mischa, as team captain had helped. “All the players enjoy having him as captain and it’s just great to have him here,” he said. Germany, who later lost the doubles rubber...

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