Overview

• Zverev beat Alejandro Tabilo 6:2, 7:6 (7:4), 6:4 on Arthur Ashe Stadium to reach the second round after 2:08 hours, converting match point at 00:48 local time.
• He called the performance solid rather than sparkling and said there is a lot to improve after an up-and-down second set that included saving a set point at 5:6.
• Next up is Britain’s Jacob Fearnley on Thursday, a familiar opponent whom Zverev defeated earlier this year at the Australian Open and in Miami without dropping a set.
• Zverev has sought ongoing professional support following mental-health struggles post-Wimbledon and has recently consulted Toni Nadal, with additional input from Rafael Nadal, after training on Mallorca.
• Germany’s contingent made a strong start with five of six singles players advancing; in Germany, matches are carried by Sporteurope.tv, Sky and WOW, with the US Open offering an equal $90 million singles prize pool.