Zverev Survives Five-Hour Battle | Pro Tennis News

Alexander Zverev clawed back from the brink to edge out Lorenzo Sonego in a five-set thriller that lasted over five hours and ended just before 2 a.m. — a gritty win that kept his Grand Slam hopes alive, while avoiding history: had he lost, it would’ve been the first time a No. 1 seed fell in the first round of the Open Era in over two decades. Sonego’s fearless aggression nearly pulled off the upset, coming within two points of victory while serving against Zverev — but Zverev held strong, broke back, and ultimately prevailed. Still, concerns linger: Zverev converted just 5 of 22 break points and racked up unforced errors, echoing recent struggles. With top names like Jannik Sinner withdrawing and Novak Djokovic gone, Zverev and Daniil Medvedev are among the last elite contenders standing — and this US Open is shaping up to be anything but predictable. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/502bdc20de3acd16