ALEXANDER ZVEREV
The second-seeded Zverev is the biggest adversary that Nadal might have to tackle if both men reach the final. Zverev lost a close match against the Spaniard in Rome and could have won it without the rain delay. The 21-year-old has a big serve and huge forehand to see off Nadal.
Sasha comes into the tournament after being crowned the champion at the Bavarian International and emerging victorious in Madrid, where he defeated Thiem in straight sets. The German might have to face Dominic again in the quarters and potentially Dimitrov in the semis.
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Edited by Arvind Sriram