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Zverev Takes Care of Business, Khachanov Prevails

  • On Monday, top seed Alexander Zverev defeated Italian Luciano Darderi 6-2, 6-2, 7-6 at Arthur Ashe Stadium to advance to the US Open quarter-finals.
  • Coming off two demanding five-set matches, the 29-year-old French Open champion dominated early, securing quick double-breaks in the first two sets to maintain control throughout.
  • Darderi rallied in the third set with blistering forehands, but Zverev wrapped up victory with his 13th ace after 2hr 30mins of play.
  • "I thought my level was very consistent," Zverev said, noting Darderi's intensity in the third set while joking he did not know what to do with his early finish.
  • Zverev, the only man to reach the quarter-finals at all four Grand Slams this year, will face Dutchman Botic van de Zandschulp for a spot in the semi-finals.
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Alexander Zverev reached the quarter-finals at the US Open on Monday evening and presented himself in title form for the first time. The German French Open winner gave Italian Luciano Darderi a chance at the 6:2,6:2,7:6(7:3) only in the third set and was able to rely above all on his strong bonus.

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Top seed Alexander Zverev is moving up in the US Open. The German's match against Luciano Darderi, Italy, took just 2.5 hours.

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Sports.ru broke the news on Monday, September 7, 2026.
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