Overview

• Alexander Zverev beat Alejandro Tabilo 6:2, 7:6 (7:4), 6:4, converting his first match point at 0:48 a.m. after 2:08 on court in a sparsely filled Arthur Ashe Stadium.
• He faces Britain’s Jacob Fearnley next on Thursday, having defeated him earlier this year at the Australian Open and in Miami without dropping a set.
• Zverev said his performance "was not always great" and emphasized he is continuing professional support to address mental challenges.
• Five of six German singles players reached round two, with Daniel Altmaier advancing after a 4:46 five-set win over Hamad Medjedovic.
• Eva Lys won 6:0, 7:5 despite back complaints linked to a rheumatic condition, and Laura Siegemund prevailed 7:6 (7:3), 2:6, 6:3 playing with a bandaged thigh.