{
  "id": 5032595,
  "title": "Zverev out-lasts Sonego in wild five-setter to advance at US Open",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/zverev-out-lasts-sonego-in-wild-five-setter-to-advance-at-us-open",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-02T06:23:38.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/zverev-lasts-sonego-wild-five-062338719.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Alexander Zverev advanced to the second round of the US Open after a grueling five-set victory over 89th-ranked Lorenzo Sonego. The match, which lasted four hours and 53 minutes, showcased Zverev's resilience and determination against a fierce opponent. Zverev triumphed 6-4, 3-6, 6-7 (7/9), 7-5, 6-4, overcoming Sonego's best efforts in a tense and relentless battle. The German star expressed his contentment with the win, acknowledging the match as one of the longest first-round encounters he has ever played. Zverev's victory secured him a spot against Quentin Halys, while Sonego, despite his valiant performance, fell short in his attempt to avoid becoming the first men's top seed to drop in the first round of a Grand Slam tournament in 23 years.",
  "summary": "Top-seeded Alexander Zverev scraped into the second round of the US Open on Tuesday, beating 89th-ranked Lorenzo Sonego 6-4, 3-6, 6-7 (7/9), 7-5, 6-4.A love hold then put Sonego up 4-3, but he couldn't hang on, he fought off four more break points in the ninth game but Zverev broke him for 6-5 lead on the way to forcing the fifth set. bb/rcw",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "US Open: Top seed Alexander Zverev avoids first-round disaster, holds off Lorenzo Sonego in 5 sets",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/us-open-top-seed-alexander-zverev-avoids-first-round-disaster-holds",
        "published": "2026-09-02T05:55:42.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}