Tennis - French Open - Roland Garros, Paris, France - September 27, 2020. Germany's Alexander Zverev in action during his first round match against Austria's Dennis Novak REUTERS/Charles Platiau
PARIS (Reuters) - U.S. Open runner-up Alexander Zverev overcame a slow start to launch his French Open challenge with a 7-5 6-2 6-4 victory over Austrian Dennis Novak on Sunday.
U.S. Open runner-up Zverev, who had not played on clay since last year, trailed 4-1 in the opening set before he turned the screw on Court Philippe Chatrier, whose roof remained open despite a light drizzle.
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