Alexander Zverev recalls crowd reaction after beating Roger Federer at ATP Finals

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Alexander Zverev recalls crowd reaction after beating Roger Federer at ATP Finals
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Alexander Zverev discussed a controversial moment from his 2018 ATP Finals semifinal match against Roger Federer. Zverev won the match 7-5, 7-6, but faced boos during his post-match interview after stopping play due to a ball boy's interference. Zverev expressed disappointment at the crowd's reaction, suggesting they may not have understood the situation. Federer acknowledged that the incident affected him during the match but emphasized it's part of the game. Zverev went on to win the ATP Finals again in 2021, further solidifying his strong record at the event.

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  • •Zverev won the 2018 ATP Finals semifinal against Federer.
  • •Crowd booed Zverev during his post-match interview.
  • •Zverev stopped play after a ball boy caused a disruption.
  • •Federer acknowledged the incident affected his performance.
  • •Zverev won the ATP Finals again in 2021.
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Alexander Zverev has a very strong record at the ATP Finals, having won the prestigious year-end tournament on two separate occasions. The German’s most recent...

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