Alexander Zverev passes Van de Zandschulp test to reach US Open semis
NEW YORK: Alexander Zverev took another big step towards a second Grand Slam title by beating Dutchman Botic van de Zandschulp 6-2 7-5 6-1 to reach the US Open semi-finals, where the German will take on Karen Khachanov. The 29-year-old French Open champion got off to a slow start in his campaign at Flushing Meadows but has steadily found his range. “I think you saw in the first two rounds, I…
New York: Alexander Zverev advanced to the US Open semi-finals by defeating Botic van de Zandschulp with a score of 6-2, 7-5, 6-1. The 29-year-old French Open champion started slowly in his US Open campaign but gradually improved throughout the tournament. In an interview, Zverev acknowledged his slow start but praised his progress, stating, "I think you saw in the first two rounds, I really didn’t play well.
In other tournaments I would be out in the first round, but here I can fight back and play best of five sets, play 4-1/2 hours." The German player has reached the semi-finals of all four majors this year and is now the sole remaining Grand Slam winner in the men's draw. Zverev emphasized the importance of confidence, noting, "I don’t take it for granted at all.
I know it can change in a heartbeat in tennis. I think confidence is incredibly important but can also go away quite quickly." Facing Karen Khachanov in the semi-finals, Zverev will compete against the Russian player in a rematch of their gold medal match at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics. This victory marks Zverev's third semi-final appearance at the US Open and surpasses Boris Becker's German men's record of 22 Grand Slam wins, set in 1989.
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