Zverev Survives Thriller Against Sonego | Fayetteville News

Alexander Zverev, the top-seeded U.S. Open contender, barely survived a brutal five-hour first-round thriller against Lorenzo Sonego — the longest first-round match of his career. Down on the brink of becoming the first No. 1 seed to fall in the opening round since 2003, Zverev clawed back from multiple break points, including a heart-stopping moment in the fourth set where Sonego nearly pulled off an improbable win. Despite his solid head-to-head record, Sonego’s blistering speed and clutch play made it feel like a David vs. Goliath battle. After a wrist check mid-match, Sonego held strong until Zverev finally broke him in the fifth set. With a gritty victory under his belt, Zverev now faces Quentin Halys — and he’s already calling this grueling win exactly what he needed to reignite his tournament form. 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/fb02620d323cc4a4