# 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]

Alexander Zverev is scheduled to play against Quentin Halys in the next round. [^8]

Alexander Zverev was two points away from losing in the first set during the early hours of Wednesday. [^9]

Taylor Fritz defeated Darwin Blanch 6-3 6-2 6-4 in the second match of the day. [^10]

Lorenzo Sonego is described as a fantastic player who has suffered this year. [^11]

## 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. Alexander Zverev is scheduled to play against Quentin Halys in the next round. (El Economista, News)
9. Alexander Zverev was two points away from losing in the first set during the early hours of Wednesday. (El Economista, News)
10. Taylor Fritz defeated Darwin Blanch 6-3 6-2 6-4 in the second match of the day. (cyprus-mail.com, News)
11. Lorenzo Sonego is described as a fantastic player who has suffered this year. (El Economista, News)

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