German tennis player Alexander Zverev advanced to the US Open semi-finals on Wednesday following a dominant performance against Netherlands opponent Botic van de Zandschulp. The top-seeded competitor secured victory with a decisive 6-2, 7-5, 6-1 scoreline, demonstrating his strength throughout the match. Zverev expressed satisfaction with his progression while acknowledging his ambitions to continue deeper into the tournament.
The second set proved to be the most competitive portion of the encounter, as Zverev successfully saved a set point before regaining momentum. Overall, the German completed the match in two hours and seventeen minutes, marking his third consecutive straight-sets win at this Grand Slam event. This semi-final appearance marks Zverev’s third time reaching this stage at the US Open, previously accomplishing this feat in 2020 and 2021.
Zverev’s campaign this season has been particularly impressive, with his victory extending his Grand Slam record to 23 wins, surpassing a longstanding German record previously held by Boris Becker. Remarkably, the 29-year-old has reached at least the semi-finals at all four major tournaments during 2026, a career milestone he has never achieved before.
Looking ahead, Zverev will face Russia’s Karen Khachanov in Friday’s semi-final matchup. The German holds a notable head-to-head advantage, having defeated Khachanov in the 2021 Tokyo Olympics final. Meanwhile, the other semi-final will feature two American players, Frances Tiafoe and Ben Shelton, who both secured their positions on Tuesday.
Originally reported by Sports.yahoo →
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