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  "id": 5041662,
  "title": "Zverev wins wild five-setter, Rybakina and Gauff ease through at US Open",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/zverev-wins-wild-five-setter-rybakina-and-gauff-ease-through-at-us-5041662",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-02T07:05:54.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/sports/2026/09/02/zverev-wins-wild-five-setter-rybakina-and-gauff-ease-through-at-us-open"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Alexander Zverev, the top-seeded player, battled against Lorenzo Sonego in a thrilling five-set match at the US Open, ultimately emerging victorious with a score of 6-4, 3-6, 6-7 (7/9), 7-5, 6-4. The intense contest spanned four hours and 53 minutes at Arthur Ashe Stadium, with the German reaching the pivotal break point in the fourth set to secure his win. Zverev, who recently claimed his first Grand Slam title at Roland Garros and reached the Wimbledon final, praised the match as an \"incredible battle\" that he needed after struggling in previous hard court tournaments. Meanwhile, Elena Rybakina and Coco Gauff advanced with ease, defeating Thea Frodin and Zeynep Sonmez respectively, without any significant drama. Rybakina, aiming for a third Grand Slam title and world number one ranking, secured a 6-3, 6-2 victory, while Gauff showcased her improved serve in a 6-3, 6-4 win over 53rd-ranked Zeynep Sonmez.",
  "summary": "Alexander Zverev fought off a determined challenge from Italy's lowly ranked Lorenzo Sonego, winning 6-4, 3-6, 6-7 (7/9), 7-5, 6-4.",
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        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "title": "Home favourite Gauff storms past Sonmez at US Open",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/home-favourite-gauff-storms-past-sonmez-at-us-open",
        "published": "2026-09-02T01:31:09.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Rybakina, Gauff advance as Zverev launches US Open campaign",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/rybakina-gauff-advance-as-zverev-launches-us-open-campaign",
        "published": "2026-09-02T02:47:21.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Zverev wins wild five-setter, Rybakina and Gauff ease through at US Open",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/zverev-wins-wild-five-setter-rybakina-and-gauff-ease-through-at-us",
        "published": "2026-09-02T06:29:25.000Z"
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        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Zverev wins wild five-setter, Rybakina and Gauff ease through at US Open",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/zverev-wins-wild-five-setter-rybakina-and-gauff-ease-through-at-us-5038401",
        "published": "2026-09-02T07:03:31.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Zverev wins wild five-setter, Rybakina and Gauff ease through at US Open",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/zverev-wins-wild-five-setter-rybakina-and-gauff-ease-through-at-us-5038667",
        "published": "2026-09-02T07:05:54.000Z"
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  "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."
}