Zverev goes distance to scrape into third round as upsets rock US Open
Summary
Top-seeded Alexander Zverev won a long and tough match to reach the third round of the US Open. Several well-known players, including some former women’s champions, also advanced, while some other men’s top seeds were knocked out.Key Facts
- Alexander Zverev won a five-set match lasting over four and a half hours against Quentin Halys.
- Felix Auger-Aliassime, seeded third, lost due to physical issues like dizziness.
- Other men’s seeds Alex de Minaur and Lorenzo Musetti were also eliminated.
- Former women’s champions Coco Gauff, Iga Swiatek, and Naomi Osaka moved on to the third round.
- Reigning Grand Slam women champions Elena Rybakina and Mirra Andreeva also advanced.
- Zverev described his play as physically strong but not his best tennis.
- Auger-Aliassime made many errors and struggled especially with serving.
- The women’s top players showed strong performances, while the men saw several upsets.
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