Zverev Survives Halys Scare to Reach US Open Third Round
Zverev became the first top-seeded man in the Open Era to open a major with back-to-back five-set matches.
- Top-Seeded Alexander Zverev defeated Frenchman Quentin Halys in a five-set marathon on Thursday night at the US Open, advancing to the third round of the Grand Slam tournament.
- This victory follows Zverev's demanding five-set win against Lorenzo Sonego on Tuesday, meaning the German has spent over nine hours on court across his opening two matches.
- Concluding at 2:15 a.m. local time on Friday, the intense battle lasted more than 4 1/2 hours, with Zverev eventually prevailing 6-4, 4-6, 7-6, 6-7, 6-3 over Halys.
- Moving into the third round, Zverev will face 25th seed Alejandro Tabilo, while No. 3 Felix Auger-Aliassime became the highest-seeded player eliminated from the tournament thus far.
- The 2020 runner-up is the first top-seeded man to play back-to-back five-set matches to start a major in the Open Era, as he pursues his maiden US Open title.
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Zverev grinds past Halys, Gauff keeps rolling at US Open (wrapup)
Alexander Zverev was dragged the distance for a second straight match at the U.S. Open but the top seed outlasted Quentin Halys on Thursday to reach the third round, while Madison Keys, Naomi Osaka and Coco Gauff also battled through. Canadian third seed Felix Auger-Aliassime became another major casualty of the chaotic opening week at […]
The top-ranked German Alexander Zverev moved into the third round of the US Open. Despite weak performance, his chances for another Grand Slam title have risen.
Alexander Zverev also has a lot of trouble at the US Open in turn two against Frenchman Quentin Halys. Positive for him: Many top players are out in the meantime – but the German has to increase.
Alexander Zverev is considered to be a Toppavorit on the title at the US Open, but so far the German is having a hard time. In his second game he also had to go over the full distance.
Just like in his opening match, Zverev needed a fifth set to defeat Halys, the world number 52, 6-4, 4-6, 7-6 (7/3), 6-7 (3/7), 6-3 at 2:15 a.m. local time. The German struggled against an opponent who has yet to win against a top-20 player in ten Grand Slam matches. "My performance was crap, to be honest, but I won, and that's the most important thing," said Zverev after another marathon battle. "This is why I go to the gym," he emphasized. …
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