Zverev saves a set point and seals his Beijing debut with fifteen aces

On Thursday, October 1, top-seeded Alexander Zverev defeated Cameron Norrie in the opening round of the China Open in Beijing. The German player, ranked number two, secured the victory in straight sets with a final score of 7-6(1) and 6-4 to advance to the tournament's round of 16.

Zverev’s performance was defined by his ability to save a set point during the match and his effectiveness on serve, where he recorded fifteen aces. The win marks a successful start for the top seed at the Beijing event against the 39th-ranked British competitor.