Top-seeded Alexander Zverev rallies just in time to avoid a first-round exit at the US Open
Summary
Alexander Zverev, the top-seeded player, won a long and close first-round match at the 2026 U.S. Open against Lorenzo Sonego. The match lasted nearly five hours, with Zverev winning 6-4, 3-6, 6-7, 7-5, 6-4 to avoid a rare early loss for a No. 1 seed.Key Facts
- Alexander Zverev won his first-round U.S. Open match against Lorenzo Sonego in five sets.
- The match lasted 4 hours and 52 minutes, one of Zverev’s longest first-round matches.
- Zverev was the No. 1 seed after Jannik Sinner withdrew due to a knee injury.
- Zverev had several chances to break Sonego’s serve but struggled until the late stages.
- Sonego is known for his speed and strong defense, making the match very tough.
- The last time a top men’s seed lost in the first round of a Grand Slam was in 2003.
- Zverev will play Quentin Halys in the second round.
- Sonego had a hand or wrist check before the final set but continued playing.
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