Zverev bounces back to defeat Fritz to reach Italian Open semi-final

Alexander Zverev took a nasty fall before rallying to defeat Taylor Fritz 6-4 6-3 in the quarterfinals of the Italian Open on Wednesday.

In the third game, the third-seeded German fell on his stomach and sustained cuts to his wrist and finger while hitting a backhand return.

He was treated on the court before play resumed after a brief break, and he returned to attack Fritz's serve, converting three of his five break-point opportunities and hitting 20 winners on his way to a 90-minute victory.

"I still have a little bit of pain, so once the adrenaline settles I’m going to check out tomorrow what it is. But definitely happy with the win,” said Zverev.

"Taylor has been one of the best players on clay this year. To have a win like that is great for me, especially after the fall," he added.

Zverev will face 29th seed Chilean Alejandro Tabilo in the quarterfinals who defeated Zhang Zhizhen 6-3, 6-4.

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