Alexander Zverev advanced to the second round of the China Open after narrowly defeating Cameron Norrie in a thrilling opening-round encounter on Thursday, October 1, 2026.
The match, covered by Sky Sports Tennis News, saw the German top the Briton in a contest that required resilience and composure. Highlights of the first-round clash have since been released for viewers.
Norrie pushed him to the absolute limit. Did anyone else notice that unforced error count was actually lower for Cam?
That third set was absolutely brutal. Zverev’s mental strength is unmatched when it counts.