{
  "id": 6251674,
  "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",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-08T06:49:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Business Recorder",
    "slug": "business-recorder",
    "url": "https://www.brecorder.com/news/40438457/zverev-beats-darderi-and-the-clock-to-reach-us-open-quarters"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Alexander Zverev, the top-seeded German tennis player, edged past Italian Luciano Darderi in a US Open quarter-final match on Monday, advancing to the next round. The 29-year-old German, who had faced two five-set matches earlier, displayed remarkable determination to power through the first two sets, claiming 6-2 and 6-2 victories. The third set proved to be a different story, with Darderi employing a potent first serve and strategic drop shots that momentarily tested Zverev's resolve. However, the champion managed to regroup and secure a 7-6(3) victory, foiling Darderi's spirited comeback. The match concluded before midnight, marking Zverev's first early finish of the tournament. Reflecting on his performance, Zverev expressed his delight, acknowledging that his level of play had been steadily improving. The match also marked Zverev's fifth quarter-final appearance at the Grand Slam, putting him on track to reach the final four at all four prestigious tournaments this year. Zverev will now face Dutchman Botic van de Zandschulp in the next round.",
  "summary": "NEW YORK: Alexander Zverev put a slow start to his US Open campaign further behind him as the top-seeded German defeated Italian Luciano Darderi 6-2 6-2 7-6(3) on Monday and moved into the quarter-finals. Playing his fourth straight night-session match and having endured two-five-setters along the way, the 29-year-old was in no mood to hang around and powered through the first set after absorbing…",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/former-champ-gauff-holds-off-jovic-to-reach-us-open-quarter-finals-6222486",
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        "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"
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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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