Archive · 10 Sep 2026
Alexander Zverev Reaches US Open Semifinals in Straight Sets
Alexander Zverev won his US Open quarter-final match against Botic van de Zandschulp.
He won all three sets by scores of 6-2, 7-5 and 6-1.
Zverev had a difficult start and made five double-faults.
Van de Zandschulp played more strongly in the second set.
He even had a chance to win that set, but Zverev saved the opportunity.
Zverev then won three games in a row and took control of the match.
He played especially well in the third set.
Zverev will next play Karen Khachanov in the semi-finals as he seeks another Grand Slam title.
Alexander Zverev defeated Botic van de Zandschulp 6-2, 7-5, 6-1 in the quarter-final.
The German advanced to his third US Open semi-final and will face Karen Khachanov.
Zverev overcame an erratic serving start that included five double-faults.
Van de Zandschulp earned a set point at 5-4 in the second set but could not convert it.
Zverev, the French Open champion, surpassed Boris Becker’s German record with his 23rd Grand Slam match win of the year.
- Who
- Alexander Zverev defeated Botic van de Zandschulp and will next face Karen Khachanov.
- What
- Zverev won the US Open quarter-final in straight sets, 6-2, 7-5, 6-1.
- When
- Wednesday.
- Where
- Arthur Ashe Stadium at Flushing Meadows, New York.
- Why
- The victory sent Zverev to the semi-finals and kept his pursuit of a second Grand Slam title alive.
- 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 milestone
- The result marked Zverev’s third US Open semi-final appearance.
- Serving problems
- Zverev made five double-faults during an erratic opening.
- Second-set turning point
- Van de Zandschulp had set point at 5-4, but Zverev won the next three games.
- Grand Slam pursuit
- Zverev is seeking a second Grand Slam title after winning the French Open in June.
- Record
- Zverev’s 23 Grand Slam match wins in the year surpassed Boris Becker’s German men’s record of 22 from 1989.
