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Top 5 Photos 10/23: Zverev keeps on winning in Germany

Three tournaments in Europe are nearing the finish line with men's action in Antwerp, Belgium and Cologne, Germany and women's action in Ostrava, Czech Republic.

These are the Top 5 photos for Friday.

1

Alexander Zverev

The top seed in Cologne needed three sets to take out Adrian Mannarino and keep his win streak alive. After winning the first ATP 250 in Cologne last week, he's into the semifinals where he'll face Jannik Sinner.

COLOGNE, GERMANY - OCTOBER 23: Alexander Zverev of Germany celebrates winning the match between Alexander Zverev of Germany and Adrian Mannarino of France of day five of the Bett1Hulks Championship Tennis Tournament at Lanxess Arena on October 23, 2020 in Cologne, Germany. (Photo by Christof Koepsel/Getty Images)
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2

Diego Schwartzman

The Argentinian fought back from the brink against Alejandro Davidovich Fokina to stay in contention for the Cologne title. He'll take on the winner of Yoshihito Noshioka and Felix Auger-Aliassime on Saturday.

COLOGNE, GERMANY - OCTOBER 23: Diego Schwartzman of Argentina plays a backhand during the match between Alejandro Davidovich Fokina of Spain and Diego Schwartzman of Argentina of day five of the Bett1Hulks Championship Tennis Tournament at Lanxess Arena on October 23, 2020 in Cologne, Germany. (Photo by Christof Koepsel/Getty Images)
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3

Alejandro Davidovich Fokina

The 21-year-old was up 6-2, 5-2 before Schwartzman dug in and outlasted him in three sets. He served for the match three times and even had a match point.

COLOGNE, GERMANY - OCTOBER 23: Alejandro Davidovich Fokina of Spain lies on the court during the match between Alejandro Davidovich Fokina of Spain and Diego Schwartzman of Argentina of day five of the Bett1Hulks Championship Tennis Tournament at Lanxess Arena on October 23, 2020 in Cologne, Germany. (Photo by Christof Koepsel/Getty Images)
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4

Maria Sakkari

The Greek has shown off her best form of 2020 this week. Following an upset of top seed Elina Svitolina in Ostrava, Sakkari eased past Ons Jabeur 3-6, 6-3, 6-1. She's got Victoria Azarenka up next.

Maria Sakkari of Greece reacts during the match against Elina Svitolina of Ukraine of the J&T Banka Ostrava Open 2020 tennis tournament in Ostrava, Czech Republic, October 21, 2020. Photo/Jaroslav Ozana (CTK via AP Images)
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5

Dan Evans

Evans was part of the controversial three-setter with Karen Khachanov that saw the Russian kick the sponsored signage on the net. The Brit stayed focused for a 3-6, 7-6 (7), 6-4 win to reach the semifinals where Ugo Humbert waits.

ATTENTION EDITORS - HAND OUT - EDITORIAL USE ONLY - NO SALES - NO MARKETING - UK Daniel Evans celebrates after winning the match between British Evans and Russian Khachanov, in the quarter final round of the men's singles competition at the European Open Tennis ATP tournament, in Antwerp, Friday 23 October 2020. BELGA PHOTO LAURIE DIEFFEMBACQ (Photo by LAURIE DIEFFEMBACQ/BELGA MAG/AFP via Getty Images)
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