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Zverev Opens US Open With Late-Night Win, Sets Up Fearnley Rematch

He next faces Jacob Fearnley, a player he has beaten twice this season.

Erste Hürde genommen: Alexander Zverev
Alexander Zverev hat die 1. Runde bei den US Open überstanden.
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Overview

  • Alexander Zverev defeated Alejandro Tabilo 6-2, 7-6 (7-4), 6-4 to reach the second round in New York.
  • The match lasted just over two hours and ended at approximately 12:48 a.m. local time in Arthur Ashe Stadium.
  • Zverev saved a set point at 5-6 in the second set before closing out the tie-break 7-4.
  • A late 10:40 p.m. start left the 23,711-seat stadium only moderately filled for the night session.
  • The 2020 finalist has now advanced past the US Open first round in nine of his ten appearances, rebounding after a first-round exit at Wimbledon.