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Zverev battles past Sonego in thrilling five-set US Open marathon
German third seed Alexander Zverev overcame a spirited challenge from Italy's Lorenzo Sonego in an enthralling encounter at the US Open, prevailing 6-4, 3-6, 6-7 (7/9), 7-5, 6-4. The victory extended Zverev's run in the tournament as higher-ranked players continued their advances.
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Zverev was pushed to the limit by the determined Sonego in a match that showcased competitive tennis at its finest, with the Italian challenger refusing to yield despite being ranked considerably lower on the professional circuit.
The match swung back and forth across five sets, with neither player able to establish decisive dominance until the final stages. Sonego's resistance forced Zverev to dig deep, particularly through the third set which was decided in a tiebreak before the German secured control in the closing two sets.
The victory underscores Zverev's resilience on the hard courts of Flushing Meadows, where consistency has proven essential for advancing deep into the tournament. Elsewhere at the US Open, top players continued their campaigns, with Elena Rybakina and Coco Gauff both securing comfortable victories in their respective matches.
Zverev's progression sets up intriguing matchups in the rounds ahead as the tournament approaches its latter stages, with the German seeded among the competition's leading contenders.