Alexander Zverev survives another marathon match to squeeze past Frances Tiafoe at US Open
Alexander Zverev once again needed the full five sets, but he overcame Frances Tiafoe to move into the third round of the US Open.
The German has been involved in more five-set matches at Grand Slams than anyone else on tour since the start of last year, and he can now add another to his collection.
This one had a happy ending though, with him eventually winning 6-3, 3-6, 6-2, 2-6, 6-3.
“I’ve been here before. It’s usually what I do in the first few rounds of majors, to play five sets,” Zverev said afterwards.
“Maybe it’s to entertain the crowd,” Zverev joked.
“Frances gave me a real fight. I’m just happy to get the win somehow. I know if it goes the distance I am ready.
“I’ve known Frances since we were little kids, we played each other all through juniors.
COME ON‼️ https://t.co/O62JFaC1MQ
— Alexander Zverev (@AlexZverev) August 29, 2019
“Every match we play is getting tougher and tougher, hopefully, that will continue and we will play bigger matches throughout our careers.”
Zverev, who lost in the first round of Wimbledon last month, has never been further than the quarter-finals at a Grand Slam.
Follow us on Twitter @T365Official and like our Facebook page.
Latest
-
Tennis NewsMuted end to a flat Laver Cup as next year’s host city is revealed
Team World beat Team Europe 13-2 to win a one-sided Laver Cup.
-
Tennis NewsCasper Ruud makes honest confession about Laver Cup victory
Casper Ruud has special inspiration at the Laver Cup.
-
Tennis NewsATP Race to Turin set to heat up in Beijing as Jannik Sinner seeks Finals debut
Jannik Sinner will be trading Milan’s catwalks for Beijing’s hard courts.
-
-
ATP TourTimeline of when Carlos Alcaraz could take Novak Djokovic’s No 1 ranking
Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz are ready to battle it out for the prized year-end world No 1 ranking.
-
Tennis NewsElena Rybakina hits out at WTA over Japan Open draw changes
Elena Rybakina misses out on first roun bye due to WTA experiment.
-
Tennis NewsNovak Djokovic and Coco Gauff’s US Open prize money sparks fresh equal pay debate
Novak Djokovic was paid $2,730 per minute for his record-breaking 24th Grand Slam title at the US Open earlier this month.
-
NewsMaria Sakkari reveals how tearful US Open exit became an inspiration
Maria Sakkari says that the love and support she received from fans and even colleagues after her US Open exit helped inspire her.
-
Tennis FeaturesSix ways clay courts are superior to hard courts
Clay courts often get a bad rap with the odd player gripe repeated endlessly in the media, but the surface has a number of big upsides.
-
Tennis NewsWATCH: Intense Felix Auger-Aliassime brushes off Laver Cup spat with Gael Monfils
Felix Auger-Aliassime and Gael Monfils shared some heated moments after the Canadian complained to the umpire during their Laver Cup clash.