Zverev wins wild five-setter, Rybakina and Gauff ease through at US Open
NEW YORK: Top-seeded Alexander Zverev survived a scare, overcoming Lorenzo Sonego in a wild-five setter at the US Open on Tuesday as Elena Rybakina and Coco Gauff advanced with ease.
Top-seeded Alexander Zverev emerged victorious after a grueling five-set showdown against Italy's Lorenzo Sonego at the US Open. The five-set thriller lasted a record-breaking four hours and 53 minutes, concluding at 1:55 AM. Zverev, who had notched his seventh consecutive win against Sonego, expressed his joy, stating, "I'm just happy I won, that's it.
Incredible battle." Meanwhile, two other players, Elena Rybakina and Coco Gauff, advanced with relative ease. Rybakina, aiming for her third Grand Slam title and the world number one ranking, defeated Thea Frodin 6-3, 6-2, while Gauff showcased her improved serve in a 6-3, 6-4 win over 53rd-ranked Zeynep Sonmez.
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