Continuing our Season In Review Series, ATPWorldTour.com revisits the biggest ATP World Tour upsets of 2016: (5) Mischa Zverev d. Stan Wawrinka 6-2, 5-7, 6-1 – Basel quarter-finals One of the brightest emerging talents on the ATP World Tour, #NextGen star Alexander Zverev made his presence known in 2016. Just weeks after notching his maiden title at the St. Petersburg Open, the 19 year old soared to a career-high World No. 20 in the Emirates ATP Rankings in mid-October. But Alexander wasn’t the only Zverev to enjoy a breakout run at season’s end. Older brother Mischa turned back the clock with a slew of inspired performances of his own, employing his fast-paced lefty serve-and-volley brand of tennis with great success....
In March of 2015, Mischa Zverev had almost dropped out the Emirates ATP Rankings. After reaching a career-high No. 45 in July 2009, the German fell victim to a catalogue of injuries that saw him drop as far as No. 1067. But, inspired in no small part by his little brother, Sascha, Zverev has staged a remarkable comeback in 2016. As he sat by the side of the court watching his brother practise in Stockholm, Zverev told ATPWorldTour.com, "I'm very, very happy. It's been five years since I've seen myself in the Top 100. It's been a long road with physical and mental injuries, but I've made it back into the Top 100 and I'm going to finish this year...
Watch highlights to see Mischa Zverev pull off the biggest upset of the week in Basel against Stan Wawrinka. Watch live tennis at tennistv.com. Photo: Peter Staples/ATP
