Alexander Zverev rolls into US Open semifinals
New York Post • • sports
Key Points:
- Alexander Zverev advanced to the U.S. Open semifinals for the first time since 2021 by defeating Botic van de Zandschulp in straight sets (6-2, 7-5, 6-1), showing improved match-closing ability.
- Zverev will face Karen Khachanov next, who advanced after Alexander Blockx retired due to injury; Zverev leads their head-to-head 6-3, including a notable 2020 Olympic final victory.
- This season marks a career-best for Zverev, who won his first Grand Slam at Roland Garros and reached the Wimbledon final, making him the second-oldest player to reach all four Grand Slam semifinals in a single year.
- With top contenders like Jannik Sinner absent and Carlos Alcaraz eliminated, Zverev has a strong chance to win his second Grand Slam title this year, potentially becoming the first man outside of Sinner, Alcaraz, Federer, Nadal, or Djokovic to win multiple majors in a calendar year since Andre Agassi in 1997.
- Zverev emphasized the importance of confidence and consistency, acknowledging the challenges of maintaining top form but expressing optimism after regaining momentum at the U.S. Open.
