Alexander Zverev sweeps way into US Open finals
NEW YORK: It took Alexander Zverev 40 major tournaments spread over 12 seasons, a crushing loss and a devastating injury before he won his first, long-awaited Grand Slam title at the French Open in June.
Alexander Zverev triumphed over Karen Khachanov 6-3, 7-6 (7), 7-6 (6) to progress to the US Open final, advancing his second appearance in a US Open final after his previous loss to Dominic Thiem in 2020. The German star, who has struggled for success at major tournaments, expressed relief at finally winning a Grand Slam title, attributing his success to a recent surge in form and improved performance.
The match was largely devoid of drama, with the two players trading serves and only a few key moments tipping the scales in Zverev's favor. Zverev's win sets up a rematch against either Ben Shelton or Frances Tiafoe, with both American players having won their matches against one another. Zverev, a seven-time Grand Slam semifinalist, will now aim to add the US Open title to his collection from the previous French Open and Wimbledon victories.
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