Alexander Zverev draws crowd criticism during US Open match against Quentin Halys
Sky Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 4, 2026, 8:19 AM
Last updated Sep 4, 2026

Alexander Zverev faced vocal disapproval from the crowd during his US Open match against Quentin Halys on Friday morning. At approximately 2 a.m., the player requested a racket change, prompting boos from spectators in attendance. Following the incident, Zverev offered a blunt critique of his own performance on the court, describing his level of play as poor. The match against Quentin Halys continued under the late-night conditions at the tournament. This incident highlights the tension experienced by players during the extended schedules of the grand slam event. The request for equipment adjustment during the late-night session sparked an immediate reaction from the fans present at the venue.
- •Alexander Zverev played Quentin Halys at the US Open.
- •The match reached the 2 a.m. hour during the session.
- •Crowd members booed Zverev when he requested a racket change.
- •Zverev publicly described his own performance as poor.
"Alexander Zverev was booed for requesting a racket change at around 2am during his US Open match against Quentin Halys before a frank assessment of his own performance.
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