We need more Alexander Zverev and Bethanie Mattek-Sands—#GameSetMattek

Defending US Open doubles champion Bethanie Mattek-Sands has long been a charismatic and beloved member of the traveling tennis circus. But during Wimbledon, she suffered a major injury that even threatened to end her career. While Bethanie recovers, she’s here in New York with #GameSetMattek—taking us behind-the-scenes with exclusive access to many members of the tennis community.

"Let's have the most fun interview we've ever done," Alexander Zverev began his casual chat with Bethanie Mattek-Sands. And then?

"You are one of the strongest girls we have on tour, that inspires so many of us, with how you play and how you are outside the court—we miss you a lot."

It was a conversation that ran the gamut of emotions, from sweet to funny to insightful. But all throughout, the young German and the veteran American made a perfect pair. Mixed doubles, anyone?

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