{
  "id": 5916991,
  "title": "Zverev reaches US Open fourth round with win over Tabilo",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/06/zverev-reaches-us-open-fourth-round-with-win-over-tabilo",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-06T05:43:55.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/sports/racquet-sports/2026/09/1526837/zverev-reaches-us-open-fourth-round-win-over-tabilo"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Alexander Zverev, the top seed, edged past Alejandro Tabilo in a grueling five-set match to advance to the fourth round of the US Open on Saturday. The German lost his way in the second set but regained control to win 6-2, 7-6 (7-2), 6-2. Zverev, who won his first Grand Slam title at the French Open and finished runner-up at Wimbledon, joked that his coach advised him not to play five sets when facing a best-of-five, a lesson he found helpful. The 29-year-old, who spent almost 10 hours on court, admitted there is room for improvement but expressed satisfaction with his current level. Zverev broke Tabilo twice at the start and took the first set with an unreturnable serve. Despite Tabilo's rally in the second set, Zverev's level improved, and he strengthened his hold on the match after the third. Tabilo, the 28th-ranked player, couldn't capitalize on his advantage and Zverev secured his place in the round of 16, facing 21st-seeded Italian Luciano Darderi next.",
  "summary": "NEW YORK: Top seed Alexander Zverev lost his way in the second set but got his game back under control to secure a 6-2, 7-6 (7-2), 6-2 victory over Alejandro Tabilo and reach the fourth round of the US Open on Saturday.",
  "key_points": [
    "Alexander Zverev defeats Alejandro Tabilo in five sets to reach US Open fourth round",
    "German player wins 6-2, 7-6 (7-2), 6-2 in grueling match",
    "Zverev jokes about coach's advice not to play five-set matches"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Zverev's win sets up a fourth-round matchup with 21st-seeded Luciano Darderi, as he seeks to build on his Grand Slam successes this season and progress further in the US Open.",
  "illustration": null,
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      {
        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "title": "Zverev reaches US Open fourth round with win over Tabilo",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/06/zverev-reaches-us-open-fourth-round-with-win-over-tabilo-5918018",
        "published": "2026-09-06T05:21:51.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Zverev reaches US Open fourth round with win over Tabilo",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/06/zverev-reaches-us-open-fourth-round-with-win-over-tabilo-5924062",
        "published": "2026-09-06T05:28:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Business Recorder",
        "title": "Zverev reaches US Open fourth round with win over Tabilo",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/06/zverev-reaches-us-open-fourth-round-with-win-over-tabilo-5918264",
        "published": "2026-09-06T05:30:59.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "US Open top seed Zverev finally makes it easy on himself with dominant Tabilo win",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/06/us-open-top-seed-zverev-finally-makes-it-easy-on-himself-with",
        "published": "2026-09-06T06:45:44.000Z"
      }
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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."
}