Zverev looks to improve after first-round scare
Top-seeded Alexander Zverev said his nearly five-hour, five-set first round escape against Lorenzo Sonego was just what he needed to limber up for his US Open title tilt.AFP Sport looks at three matches to watch on Day 5 of the US Open: Alexander Zverev (GER x1) v Quentin Halys (FRA) Zverev leads head to head 1-0 -- Zverev labored for four hours and 53 minutes to subdue Sonego in a wild…
German tennis star Alexander Zverev, a top seed, is set to face Frenchman Quentin Halys in the second round of the US Open after a grueling five-set first-round match against Lorenzo Sonego. Zverev, who won his first Grand Slam at Roland Garros and reached the Wimbledon final, admitted that the nearly five-hour, five-set victory was beneficial for him to prepare for his upcoming title bid.
In contrast, Halys, who has a 52nd-ranked ranking, is expected to receive an easier route to the second round. The match will take place on Arthur Ashe Stadium, where other notable matches are scheduled, including Naomi Osaka's defense of her title, Coco Gauff's pursuit of her second Grand Slam crown, and Elena Rybakina's bid to dethrone world number one Aryna Sabalenka.
Gael Monfils, a French veteran and two-time champion, will also be in action, competing against American Lerner Tien in his final Grand Slam appearance.
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- Zverev looks to improve after first-round scare freemalaysiatoday.com
- Zverev out-lasts Sonego in wild five-setter to advance at US Open sports.yahoo.com
