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The teen had the win in his hands, but fell 6-7 (8), 6-0, 7-5.

ByNina Pantic

Published Mar 17, 2016

Teenager Alexander Zverev was one high put-away volley away from upsettingRafael Nadal and reaching the quarterfinals of Indian Wells. Serving at 5-3 in the third, it all came for the German at this very moment:

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Zverev actually led 5-2 in that final set, and would lose the next five games to hand Nadal the match. Rookie mistake, sure, but don’t forget he was facing a 14-time Grand Slam champion. Zverev actually led 5-2 in that final set, and would lose the next five games to hand Nadal the match. Rookie mistake, sure, but don’t forget he was facing a 14-time Grand Slam champion.

It’s always easier to judge a player from the comfort of your own home, as Andy Roddick pointed out.

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You can always count on Roddick to provide a realistic perspective to delicate situations.

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Nadal was lucky—very lucky—to escape this mess with a win. Zverev is also lucky. At just 18, he has a long career ahead of him.