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Alexander Zverev practices ice tennis ahead of National Bank Open

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 6:11 PM

Last updated Aug 4, 2026

Alexander Zverev practices ice tennis ahead of National Bank Open
Summary

Alexander Zverev, the top seed for the National Bank Open, engaged in a unique practice session with ice tennis player Rob Worling. The session took place on a mixed surface court as Zverev prepares for the tournament. Worling, experienced in ice tennis, showcased the challenges involved as he alternated between forehands and backhands while skating. Many top players, including Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz, and Novak Djokovic, are opting out of this tournament, increasing the spotlight on Zverev. He has commented on the pressures of managing his schedule amidst a packed calendar leading into the US Open.

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  • •Zverev practiced with ice tennis star Rob Worling in Montreal.
  • •Rob Worling has experience playing ice tennis at Wimbledon.
  • •Top players like Sinner, Alcaraz, and Djokovic are not competing.
  • •Zverev is managing his schedule to balance physical health.
  • •The National Bank Open precedes the Cincinnati Open starting August 13.
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  • 6:11 PMYahoo Sports — National Bank Open top seed Alexander Zverev practices with ice tennis player Rob Worling
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NBO top seed Alexander Zverev has a practice session unlike any he has experienced before with ice tennis superstar Rob Worling.

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