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Zverev Survives Five-Set Test as Rain Disrupts US Open Schedule
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Zverev Survives Five-Set Test as Rain Disrupts US Open Schedule

From Khaleej Times · () English

Translated from English and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • Alexander Zverev defeated Lorenzo Sonego in five sets to reach the US Open second round after nearly five hours on court.
  • Madison Keys, Coco Gauff and Taylor Fritz also won, while rain caused long delays on outdoor courts at Flushing Meadows.
  • Zverev will face Quentin Halys next, and Fritz continued his bid to help end the United States’ long wait for a men’s Grand Slam singles champion.

Alexander Zverev kept his US Open campaign alive by surviving a fierce challenge from Lorenzo Sonego, winning 6-4, 3-6, 6-7(7), 7-5, 6-4 after four hours and 53 minutes on court.

I’m just happy I won, that’s it.

— Alexander ZverevZverev spoke after defeating Lorenzo Sonego in a five-set first-round match.

The German, seeded as the tournament’s top player in New York because world number one Jannik Sinner is injured, came within two points of defeat. He held his nerve and advanced to a second-round meeting with Quentin Halys.

“I’m just happy I won, that’s it,” Zverev said. “I’m happy that I won this battle and it was exactly what I needed ... good things happen after you fight through these matches.”

I’m happy that I won this battle and it was exactly what I needed ... good things happen after you fight through these matches.

— Alexander ZverevHe reflected on surviving a match in which he came close to defeat.

Madison Keys opened play on Arthur Ashe Stadium by beating Alina Korneeva 7-5, 6-4. Keys, the 2017 runner-up, said she had struggled with nerves in the first round a year earlier but managed to fight through them this time. Ninth seed Taylor Fritz beat fellow American Darwin Blanch 6-3, 6-2, 6-4.

It’s so hard to play the first round of a Grand Slam. So nervous and wanting to do well.

— Madison KeysKeys described the pressure of opening a Grand Slam tournament.

Fritz, the 2024 finalist, said ending a 21-year American wait for a men’s Grand Slam singles champion was “super important” to him. Coco Gauff beat Zeynep Sonmez 6-3, 6-4, while Alexandra Eala defeated qualifier Mary Stoiana 6-1, 6-2. Rain delayed matches on the outdoor courts, leaving ticket holders in ponchos across the grounds.

It’s super important for me.

— Taylor FritzFritz discussed his goal of helping end the United States’ long wait for a men’s Grand Slam singles champion.
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Originally published by Khaleej Times in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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