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Alexander Zverev smashes racket in Miami Open final defeat to John Isner

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Alexander Zverev takes it out on his racket after getting broken by John Isner in the final set of their final of the Miami Open.

Alexander Zverev took out his frustration on his racket as he lost to John Isner in the Miami Open final, missing out on a third Masters 1000 title.

The 20-year-old German was bidding to add to last year's successes in Rome and Montreal but suffered a 6-7 (7-4) 6-4 6-4 defeat to the American home favourite at Crandon Park.

Zverev looked composed in a tight first set which went the distance before he eventually took the initiative in the contest after an eventful tiebreak, which saw both players trade mini-breaks.

The world No 5 moved within two games of the title only to be broken at 4-4 in the second set before Isner served out to force a deciding third set.

Both players struggled to maintain their consistency from the back of the court as the contest reached a conclusion. After saving numerous break points on his serve Zverev finally succumbed to the pressure before he lost his cool on court, as he destroyed his racket.

Isner, who wasn't broken in the entire match, secured a memorable victory with his 18th ace of the contest.

Click on the video above to see Zverev lose control of his emotions during a thrilling climax to the final in Florida...

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You can watch repeats of the ATP Miami Open final throughout the day on Monday and we'll be back for more tennis on Monday, April 16 for the start of the ATP Monte Carlo Rolex Masters with coverage underway from 9.30am on Sky Sports Arena.

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