US Open: Zverev is in the first knockout round of New York for the first time

Alexander Zverev has reached the round of 16 at the US Open for the first time in his tennis career. The German number one won against the Slovenians Aljaz Bedene in New York 6: 7 (4: 7), 7: 6 (7: 4), 6: 3, 7: 6 (7: 3). In the previous year Zverev had failed in the third round to Philipp Kohlschreiber.

In the first two rounds of the Grand Slam tournament Zverev had to go over five sets each, and also against deceiving he made a tedious start. The first set was a reflection of his ups and downs in this tournament: After an early break, he led fast 4: 1, awarded at the level of 5: 3 a set ball and lost in tiebreak.

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The dissatisfaction Zverev was clearly to see: Once again, his thug flew out of frustration through the area, the 22-year-old scolded repeatedly in the direction of his box. After both players kept their serve games sovereign, Zverev had the better end this time in the tiebreaker. With a loud cry, the German number one acknowledged the sentence win.

In contrast to many disappointing games in the run-up to the Grand Slam tournament, the 22-year-old could rely on his serve this time. In addition, there was nerve strength, which he also proved in the tiebreak of the fourth set.

"It was a big fight, it could have been different, he could have won it in three sets, and I'm glad I made it and reached the second week," Zverev said after 3:36 turned second match ball. Longer he had not been in the tournament in the square. Although he did not have to go the full distance of five sets this week in New York for the first time.