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Alexander Zverev is back in the spotlight at the US Open as the German top seed continues his pursuit of a second Grand Slam title. Zverev entered the 2026 tournament as the No. 1 seed after winning his maiden major championship at Roland Garros earlier this year. He also reached the Wimbledon final, giving him significant momentum heading into the final Grand Slam of the season.
The 29-year-old has already survived two demanding five-set matches in New York before producing a much more comfortable performance against Alejandro Tabilo in the third round.
Zverev Finds His Rhythm
Zverev defeated Chile’s Alejandro Tabilo 6-2, 7-6(2), 6-2 to reach the fourth round. The victory was particularly important after his opening two matches required more than nine hours of tennis combined.
Key Headlines
- Alexander Zverev is the top seed at the 2026 US Open.
- The German has already won his first Grand Slam title this year.
- Zverev defeated Alejandro Tabilo in straight sets.
- He is chasing his first US Open championship.
- His next opponent is Italy’s Luciano Darderi.
- Zverev has previously reached the US Open final, in 2020.
- The German is seeking another major title after his breakthrough at Roland Garros.
Tough Start in New York
Zverev’s opening rounds were physically demanding. He defeated Lorenzo Sonego in the first round and then overcame Quentin Halys in another five-set thriller. His victory over Halys lasted four hours and 33 minutes.
The German subsequently benefited from a shorter match against Tabilo. He controlled the opening set and then recovered from a brief dip in the second set before dominating the third.
Zverev said after the Tabilo match that his baseline game had improved considerably compared with his earlier performances.
Darderi Awaits
Zverev’s fourth-round opponent is 21st seed Luciano Darderi of Italy. The match is scheduled for Arthur Ashe Stadium as part of the US Open’s latest round of 16 action.
Darderi presents another challenge for Zverev, who will need to maintain his improved level and avoid another physically exhausting contest.
A Chance to End US Open Heartbreak
Zverev has unfinished business in New York. In the 2020 final, he led Dominic Thiem by two sets and served for the championship before eventually losing the match.
Now, after finally winning a major title in Paris, Zverev has another opportunity to capture the US Open trophy. His recent results suggest that he is gradually finding his best level at Flushing Meadows.
For the German star, the immediate objective is reaching the quarterfinals. A victory over Darderi would move him one step closer to completing another memorable Grand Slam campaign.
