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  "id": 6243605,
  "title": "Zverev brushes aside Darderi to reach US Open quarter-finals",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/zverev-brushes-aside-darderi-to-reach-us-open-quarter-finals-6243605",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-08T05:03:08.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/sports/2026/09/08/zverev-brushes-aside-darderi-to-reach-us-open-quarter-finals"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Alexander Zverev, the top-seeded German tennis player, advanced into the US Open quarter-finals after a decisive victory over Italian Luciano Darderi on Monday. The 29-year-old defeated Darderi with a score of 6-2, 6-2, 7-6(3) in a thrilling match. Zverev, who had endured two five-set matches earlier in his US Open campaign, displayed remarkable focus and determination as he powered through the first set, despite Darderi's initial pressure and a misplaced drop shot. In the second set, Zverev capitalized on a second break, establishing a commanding 4-0 lead. While Zverev faced increased challenges in the third set due to Darderi's powerful first serve and effective drop shots, he managed to regroup and secure a victory. This win marked Zverev's achievement as the sole player to reach the quarter-finals at all four Grand Slam tournaments in the same year. He will now face Dutchman Botan van de Zandschulp in the semi-finals.",
  "summary": "Playing his fourth straight night-session match after two five-set battles, Alexander Zverev powered through the first set despite some late pressure on his otherwise solid serve.",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/gauff-downs-fellow-american-jovic-to-reach-us-open-last-eight",
        "published": "2026-09-08T01:14:32.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Former champ Gauff holds off Jovic to reach US Open quarter-finals",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/former-champ-gauff-holds-off-jovic-to-reach-us-open-quarter-finals",
        "published": "2026-09-08T01:45:38.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Former champ Gauff holds off Jovic to reach US Open quarter-finals",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/former-champ-gauff-holds-off-jovic-to-reach-us-open-quarter-finals-6222486",
        "published": "2026-09-08T02:49:57.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Former champ Gauff holds off Jovic to reach US Open quarter‑finals",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/former-champ-gauff-holds-off-jovic-to-reach-us-open-quarter-finals-6223726",
        "published": "2026-09-08T03:37:51.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Business Recorder",
        "title": "Zverev beats Darderi and the clock to reach US Open quarters",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/zverev-beats-darderi-and-the-clock-to-reach-us-open-quarters-6251674",
        "published": "2026-09-08T06:49:01.000Z"
      }
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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."
}