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Alexander Zverev arrives in Montréal after training at Nadal's academy

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 2, 2026, 5:20 AM

Last updated Aug 2, 2026

Alexander Zverev arrives in Montréal after training at Nadal's academy

Summary

Alexander Zverev has arrived in Montréal for the 2026 Canadian Open, having trained at Rafael Nadal's academy in Mallorca. Zverev received encouraging messages from Nadal and his sister, Maribel, following a positive training experience. After winning the French Open and reaching the Wimbledon final, Zverev aimed to prepare for the North American hardcourt season, noting the benefits of training in the heat of Mallorca. He expressed gratitude towards Nadal for their shared insights and support during his preparations. With top seeds absent from the field in Montréal, Zverev will enter as the favorite, set to face Lorenzo Sonego or Tallon Griekspoor in his first match.

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•Zverev trained at Nadal's academy in Mallorca before Montréal.
•He received warm messages from Nadal and sister Maribel.
•Zverev has won the French Open and reached Wimbledon final this year.
•He will face either Sonego or Griekspoor in his opening match.
•Zverev is considered the favorite at the Canadian Open.

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5:20 AMYahoo Sports — Rafael Nadal and His Sister Maribel Send Messages to Alexander Zverev After Hosting Him Before Montréal Run

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Alexander Zverev has arrived in Montréal for the 2026 Canadian Open after preparing for the North American hardcourt swing at Rafael Nadal’s academy in Mallorca. Ahead of his campaign, the world No.
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