Alex Eala cruises into US Open second round, top seed Zverev survives
Americans Madison Keys, Coco Gauff and Taylor Fritz powered through to the second round alongside birthday boy Monfils.
Alexander Zverev, the top-seeded tennis player, advanced to the second round of the US Open on Tuesday after defeating 89th-ranked Lorenzo Sonego in a grueling five-hour, 53-minute match at Arthur Ashe Stadium. The intense showdown featured numerous unforced errors, crucial winners, and a barrage of errors from both players, resulting in a marathon contest that set a new record for the longest first-round match in the Open's history.
Zverev, who recently won his first Grand Slam title at Roland Garros and reached the Wimbledon final, credited Sonego's performance for providing the kind of challenging match he needed after struggling in his previous hard-court tournaments. The German player showcased his resilience, breaking Sonego's serve twice in the fifth set, and ultimately clinching the match with a decisive 6-4, 3-6, 6-7 (7/9), 7-5, 6-4 victory.
Zverev secures his place in the second round, facing off against French player Quentin Halys in the next round.
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