Alexander Zverev defeats Lorenzo Sonego in five sets at US Open
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Last updated Sep 2, 2026
Top seed Alexander Zverev avoided a first-round exit at the US Open on Tuesday, overcoming Lorenzo Sonego in a five-set match at Flushing Meadows. Zverev claimed the victory with a 6-4, 3-6, 6-7, 7-5, 6-4 scoreline in a match that concluded at 1:55 a.m. The five-hour contest saw Zverev struggle with 39 unforced errors while converting only 5 of 22 break points. This result follows his recent early exits in Toronto and Cincinnati, highlighting inconsistent form despite his earlier success at Roland-Garros. With several high-profile players already out of the tournament, the draw remains wide open for remaining contenders. Zverev advances to the second round, where he is scheduled to face Quentin Halys.
- •Alexander Zverev beat Lorenzo Sonego 6-4, 3-6, 6-7, 7-5, 6-4.
- •The match finished at 1:55 a.m. local time after five hours of play.
- •Zverev committed 39 unforced errors and converted 5 of 22 break points.
- •The top seed will play Quentin Halys in the second round.
- 6:23 AMYahoo Sports — Zverev out-lasts Sonego in wild five-setter to advance at US Open
- 6:03 AMYahoo Sports — Alexander Zverev survives massive scare from Lorenzo Sonego at US Open
- 6:03 AMYahoo Sports — Top-seeded Alexander Zverev rallies just in time to avoid a first-round exit at the US Open
- 5:55 AMYahoo Sports — US Open: Top seed Alexander Zverev avoids first-round disaster, holds off Lorenzo Sonego in 5 sets
"Alexander Zverev rallied just in time to avoid becoming the first men's No. 1 seed to lose in the first round of a Grand Slam tournament since 2003, edging Lorenzo Sonego 6-4, 3-6, 6-7 (7), 7-5, 6-4 in a match that ended Wednesday morning. Zverev won his first major title at the French Open, lost to top-ranked Jannik Sinner in the Wimbledon final, then became the No. 1 seed in a major for the first time when Sinner had to withdraw with a right knee injury.
"Top-seeded Alexander Zverev scraped into the second round of the US Open on Tuesday, beating 89th-ranked Lorenzo Sonego 6-4, 3-6, 6-7 (7/9), 7-5, 6-4.A love hold then put Sonego up 4-3, but he couldn't hang on, he fought off four more break points in the ninth game but Zverev broke him for 6-5 lead on the way to forcing the fifth set. bb/rcw
"Alexander Zverev withstood a big challenge from Lorenzo Sonego that spanned five sets and nearly five hours.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 2, 2026, 6:23 AMZverev out-lasts Sonego in wild five-setter to advance at US Open
Top-seeded Alexander Zverev scraped into the second round of the US Open on Tuesday, beating 89th-ranked Lorenzo Sonego 6-4, 3-6, 6-7 (7/9), 7-5, 6-4.A love hold then put Sonego up 4-3, but he couldn't hang on, he fought off four more break points in the ninth game but Zverev broke him for 6-5 lead on the way to forcing the fifth set. bb/rcw
- Yahoo SportsSep 2, 2026, 6:03 AMAlexander Zverev survives massive scare from Lorenzo Sonego at US Open
Alexander Zverev withstood a big challenge from Lorenzo Sonego that spanned five sets and nearly five hours.
- Yahoo SportsSep 2, 2026, 6:03 AMTop-seeded Alexander Zverev rallies just in time to avoid a first-round exit at the US Open
Alexander Zverev rallied just in time to avoid becoming the first men's No. 1 seed to lose in the first round of a Grand Slam tournament since 2003, edging Lorenzo Sonego 6-4, 3-6, 6-7 (7), 7-5, 6-4 in a match that ended Wednesday morning. Zverev won his first major title at the French Open, lost to top-ranked Jannik Sinner in the Wimbledon final, then became the No. 1 seed in a major for the first time when Sinner had to withdraw with a right knee injury.
- Yahoo SportsSep 2, 2026, 5:55 AMUS Open: Top seed Alexander Zverev avoids first-round disaster, holds off Lorenzo Sonego in 5 sets
That could have been a whole lot worse for Alexander Zverev.
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