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Germany’s Alexander Zverev had to face a tough fight for the second consecutive match in the US Open. However, top seed Zverev eventually made it to the third round by defeating France’s Quentin Hallis. In other important matches of the day, Madison Keys, Naomi Osaka and Coco Gough also fought and won.
Third seed Felix Auger-Aliassime of Canada, who fell ill mid-match, became another big victim of the tumultuous opening week of the tournament. French Open champion Zverev once again escaped the brink of defeat and kept his hopes of winning his second major title alive with a 6-4, 4-6, 7-6(3), 6-7(3), 6-3 win against Hailis.
what did zverev say
His fitness is fine, but questions may be raised on his form. After the victory, Zverev said that physically I am feeling fine. I spent more than nine hours on the court, including the matchup with Halis and another marathon match against Lorenzo Sonego in the preliminary round. So I am proud that I am physically strong.
He said that winning despite playing poorly is a skill, especially if you are not playing very good tennis.
Felix started feeling dizzy
Felix Auger-Aliassime, who reached the semi-finals last year, won the first set but lost to Karen Khachanov 6-7(5), 6-3, 6-2, 6-2 due to dizziness in the middle of the match. After the match, Felix said that after one and a half sets, I was not feeling well, I was feeling dizzy. There was darkness before my eyes and I could not recover.
Madison Keys’ struggle continues
American player Madison Keys made a spectacular comeback against Hungary’s Anna Bondar to win 5-7, 6-4, 7-6(5) and delighted the home fans. The 2017 runner-up Keys hit 34 brilliant forehand winners to seal victory and gave full credit to her fans after forcing Bondar into a net error on match point.
However, his compatriot Taylor Fritz easily defeated Italy’s Mattia Bellucci 6-0, 6-1, 6-1. While last year’s runner-up American player Amanda Anisimova defeated Lili Tager of Austria 6-3, 3-6, 6-1.
Osaka moved forward
Two-time champion Naomi Osaka, despite many mistakes, defeated Katerina Siniakova of Czech Republic 6-2, 5-7, 6-1 to reach the third round of the US Open. Osaka, the 13th seed, has spent years overcoming her habit of berating herself.
He provided a great example of a new approach to his career when he took a bathroom break before the third set at Arthur Ashe Stadium to calm himself down.
Osaka said that I think I was being too hard on myself, so I took a bathroom break, tried to collect myself and have no regrets. Now she will play against Elise Mertens of Belgium.
Former champion Gough defeated Badosa
Former champion Cogo Gough defeated Spain’s Paula Badosa 6-4, 7-6(5) on a scorching summer evening. Italy’s biggest hope in this tournament, which is being held without world number one player Jannik Sinner due to injury, fifth seeded Flavio Coboli defeated Australia’s Tristan Sculcate 3-6, 6-3, 6-4, 7-5.
Results of major matches
- In the men’s category, Australia’s Alex de Minaur lost to Dutch player Botik van de Zandschulp 6-4, 7-5, 6-2.
- In the men’s category, Italy’s Lorenzo Musetti lost to Australian Dan Sweeney 3-6, 6-1, 6-2, 6-2.
- In the women’s category, Iga Swiatek had an easy win against Argentina’s Nadia Podoroska 6-3, 6-2.
- In the women’s category, Australian Open champion Elena Rybakina easily defeated Jessica Boujas Maneiro 6-2, 6-4.
