Zverev looks to improve after first-round scare
Top seed Alexander Zverev says his five-set escape against Lorenzo Sonego provided the perfect warm-up for his US Open title bid.
Alexander Zverev endured a grueling five-set, nearly five-hour match against Lorenzo Sonego in the first round of the US Open. The German champion expressed a need for improvement following the intense encounter, which took place until nearly 2 a.m. Zverev secured his seventh consecutive victory against Sonego, but he is anticipating an easier match against 52nd-ranked Frenchman Quentin Halys in the second round on Thursday.
The French Open winner will face off against Halys on Arthur Ashe Stadium, alongside two-time champion Naomi Osaka and fellow American contenders Coco Gauff and Taylor Fritz. Meanwhile, Gael Monfils, fresh off his 40th birthday victory, will attempt to keep his Grand Slam campaign alive against 20-year-old American Learner Tien.
Monfils, who will be bidding farewell to tennis after this season, aims to avenge his loss to Tien last month at the Cincinnati Masters.
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