{
  "id": 5957305,
  "title": "At last: Straight sets win over Tabilo puts Zverev in US Open last 16",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/06/at-last-straight-sets-win-over-tabilo-puts-zverev-in-us-open-last-16-5957305",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-06T10:51:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "IOL",
    "slug": "iol",
    "url": "https://iol.co.za/sport/tennis/us-open/2026-09-06-at-last-straight-sets-win-over-tabilo-puts-zverev-in-us-open-last-16/"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Alexander Zverev, the top seed, upset Alejandro Tabilo in straight sets on Saturday, advancing to the last 16 of the US Open. Zverev dominated, winning the first set 6-2 in just 38 minutes, and the second set 7-6 (7/2) after a tight battle. Tabilo managed to get two break points in the third set, but Zverev sealed the match with four consecutive games. Zverev expressed satisfaction with his improved performance, noting he had to find his rhythm after playing nine hours and 26 minutes across his first two matches. He vowed to focus more in the second set during his next match. Zverev thanked the fans for their support despite the late start, and will face Luciano Darderi in the quarter-finals after an earlier win over Australian wild card Dane Sweeny.",
  "summary": "Top seed Alexander Zverev beat 25th seed Alejandro Tabilo 6-2, 7-6(2), 6-2 to reach the US Open fourth round after two consecutive five-set matches.",
  "key_points": [],
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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."
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