Alexander Zverev prepares for US Open semi-final against Karen Khachanov

Alexander Zverev is set to face Karen Khachanov in the US Open semi-finals this Friday. Zverev advanced to the final four after a straight-sets victory over Botic van de Zandschulp. This achievement makes Zverev the ninth player in Open Era history to reach the semi-finals of all four Grand Slam tournaments in a single season. During his press conference, Zverev described Khachanov as an underrated competitor known for his work ethic and technical knowledge of the game. Zverev noted that the match will likely be decided by which player manages to dominate baseline rallies with greater aggression. The German player previously navigated two five-set matches early in the tournament before finding a more straightforward path to this stage.

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