Zverev thought brother was joking when told he had drawn Nadal
PARIS : Germany's Alexander Zverev thought his brother was joking when he informed him he was playing 14-time champion Rafa Nadal in the opening round of the French Open.
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Zverev thought news of drawing Nadal for French Open was a joke - ESPN
PARIS — Alexander Zverev thought his brother was joking when he was told he would be facing 14-time champion Rafael Nadal in the opening round of the French Open.
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