In-form German looks set to upset Isner

Mischa Zverev has been in decent formCredit: Harold Cunningham

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Mischa Zverev is emulating younger brother Alexander’s success of late and the German looks overpriced to get the better of big-serving American John Isner.

Teenage sensation Alexander is on the brink of reaching the top 20 for the first time in his career and now Mischa, who has been out the top 100 for most of the season, is on the verge of breaking his way into the top 50.

The 29-year-old has struggled with a number of injuries but last week’s semi-final defeat to eventual winner Marin Cilic in Basel demonstrates what he is capable of given the right conditions.

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Aaron AshleyRacing Post Sport

Published on 31 October 2016inThe Ashes

Last updated 19:45, 31 October 2016

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