{
  "id": 6534607,
  "title": "Zverev storms into semi-finals despite late bedtime",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/zverev-storms-into-semi-finals-despite-late-bedtime",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-10T03:50:43.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "BBC Sport",
    "slug": "bbc-sport",
    "url": "https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/articles/cdr7kmz2zx3o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Alexander Zverev advanced to the US Open semi-finals after a dominant 6-2, 7-5, 6-1 victory over Botic van de Zandschulp at Arthur Ashe Stadium. The top seed, who stayed up until 3:30am to watch Ben Shelton and Carlos Alcaraz's quarter-final, now faces Russian Karen Khachanov. Zverev has reached all four Grand Slam semi-finals in a season for the first time in his career. Despite his recent slow start, he has been playing better throughout the tournament and is in form for a potential maiden major title at the French Open. Khachanov, who advanced after Alexander Blockx retired, is unseeded at a major for the first time since 2018.",
  "summary": "Alexander Zverev storms into the US Open last four despite staying up until 3:30am to watch Ben Shelton and Carlos Alcaraz's blockbuster quarter-final.",
  "key_points": [
    "Zverev defeats Van de Zandschulp 6-2, 7-5, 6-1",
    "6-2, 7-5, 6-1 victory at Arthur Ashe Stadium",
    "Faces Karen Khachanov in semi-finals"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Zverev's win sets up a semi-final against Khachanov and moves him into position for a potential maiden major title, having reached all four Grand Slam semi-finals in a season for the first time.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Zverev storms into semi-finals despite late bedtime",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/zverev-storms-into-semi-finals-despite-late-bedtime-6535086",
        "published": "2026-09-10T03:50:48.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}