# Alexander Zverev survives US Open thriller to reach second round

World number one Alexander Zverev defeated Lorenzo Sonego in a five-set match to advance at the US Open.

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Alexander Zverev, the world number one and French Open champion, defeated Lorenzo Sonego in a five-set match to advance to the second round of the US Open. [^1]

Alexander Zverev defeated Lorenzo Sonego in the first round of the US Open in a five-set match lasting approximately four hours and 52 minutes. [^2]

The match concluded with a score of 6:4, 3:6, 6:7 (7:9), 7:5, 6:4, ending well past midnight. [^3]

Zverev, who has Type 1 diabetes, checked his blood sugar levels multiple times during the match and appeared to struggle with energy levels in the third set. [^4]

Lorenzo Sonego, a 31-year-old Italian ranked 89th, led 2-1 in sets and 5-4 in the fourth set but could not convert the lead into a win. [^5]

The match ended with a score of 6-4, 3-6, 6-7, 7-5, 6-4 after nearly five hours, concluding around 2 a.m. local time in New York. [^6]

Heavy rain caused significant delays and cancellations, including the suspension of matches on the outdoor courts. [^7]

Zverev, with his back against the wall, played an offensive and aggressive game at a level that world No. 89 Sonego could not match. [^8]

Gael Monfils defeated Adolfo Daniel Vallejo 2-6 6-1 6-2 6-0 to keep his farewell Grand Slam campaign alive. [^9]

## What this stands on

1. Alexander Zverev, the world number one and French Open champion, defeated Lorenzo Sonego in a five-set match to advance to the second round of the US Open. (DIE ZEIT, News)
2. Alexander Zverev defeated Lorenzo Sonego in the first round of the US Open in a five-set match lasting approximately four hours and 52 minutes. (DIE ZEIT, News)
3. The match concluded with a score of 6:4, 3:6, 6:7 (7:9), 7:5, 6:4, ending well past midnight. (DIE ZEIT, News)
4. Zverev, who has Type 1 diabetes, checked his blood sugar levels multiple times during the match and appeared to struggle with energy levels in the third set. (DIE ZEIT, News)
5. Lorenzo Sonego, a 31-year-old Italian ranked 89th, led 2-1 in sets and 5-4 in the fourth set but could not convert the lead into a win. (Berlingske, News)
6. The match ended with a score of 6-4, 3-6, 6-7, 7-5, 6-4 after nearly five hours, concluding around 2 a.m. local time in New York. (Berlingske, News)
7. Heavy rain caused significant delays and cancellations, including the suspension of matches on the outdoor courts. (cyprus-mail.com, News)
8. Zverev, with his back against the wall, played an offensive and aggressive game at a level that world No. 89 Sonego could not match. (Berlingske, News)
9. Gael Monfils defeated Adolfo Daniel Vallejo 2-6 6-1 6-2 6-0 to keep his farewell Grand Slam campaign alive. (cyprus-mail.com, News)

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