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Alexander Zverev reaches US Open semifinals after straight-sets victory

Alexander Zverev won his US Open quarter-final match against Botic van de Zandschulp.

He won three sets in a row without losing a set.

The final score was 6-2, 7-5, 6-1.

Zverev had trouble with his serve early and made five double-faults.

Van de Zandschulp played better in the second set and had a chance to win it.

Zverev stayed calm and won three games in a row to take that set.

He then played strongly in the third set.

Zverev will next play Karen Khachanov in the semi-finals.

He hopes to win his second Grand Slam title.

Key facts

Quarter-final result: Alexander Zverev defeated Botic van de Zandschulp 6-2, 7-5, 6-1.
Next opponent: Zverev will play Karen Khachanov in the semi-finals.
US Open record: The result marks Zverev’s third US Open semi-final appearance.
Grand Slam goal: Zverev is seeking his second Grand Slam title after winning the French Open in June.
Second-set turning point: Van de Zandschulp had a set point at 5-4, but Zverev won the next three games.
Serve struggles: Zverev made five double-faults during an erratic start.
Reported age discrepancy: The article describes Zverev as 29 in one passage and 30 in another.

rediff.com · 4 hrs ago