Missed opportunity for Karen Khachanov. It’s the first service game where Alexander Zverev (1) is under pressure.
On deuce, Khachanov would love that backhand back that he dumped in the net. He yells to his box in frustration at the gift he just gave Zverev.
The German consolidates the break. The crowd inside Arthur Ashe Stadium, a calm atmosphere on this Friday afternoon, is trying to will Khachanov forward. I can hear some “Let’s go Karen!” chants around the stadium.
But right now it looks like Zverev is too good!
