Daniil Medvedev, Alexander Zverev, and Taylor Fritz are among the contenders hoping to dethrone pre-tournament favorites Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic at the US Open. Medvedev, the 2021 champion, boasts a strong hard-court game and a knack for performing well in New York. Zverev, a consistent performer this year, is seeking his first Grand Slam title. Meanwhile, Fritz represents America’s best hope for a homegrown winner, having reached the quarterfinals of three of the last four Grand Slam events.
Results for: Zverev
Defending Olympic champion Alexander Zverev navigated scorching temperatures to advance in men’s singles. Angelique Kerber, set to retire after the Games, reached the quarterfinals, while Canada’s Felix Auger-Aliassime also secured a third-round berth. Meanwhile, heat concerns plagued players, with Britain’s Jack Draper expressing frustration over insufficiently cooled water bottles.
Poland’s Hubert Hurkacz will face his doubles partner and world number one Jannik Sinner in the Halle Open final after defeating Alexander Zverev in a hard-fought semi-final. Sinner reached his first grasscourt final after overcoming Zhang Zhizhen, setting up a captivating showdown between the two top players.
Alexander Zverev overcame a tough challenge from Arthur Fils in a 2 1/2-hour battle to secure his spot in the semifinals of the Halle Open. Despite hoping for shorter matches on grass, Zverev’s grueling French Open experience seems to be carrying over. He will face Hubert Hurkacz in the next round.