US Open: Zverev’s Straight‑Set Victory Over Tabillo Sets Up Fourth‑Round Showdown

German ace Alexander Zverev advanced to the fourth round of the US Open after a convincing 6‑2, 7‑6 (2), 6‑2 win against Chile’s Alejandro Tabillo at the Arthur Ashe Stadium on September 6, 2024. The contest lasted 2 hours 26 minutes.

Zverev opened the match with an aggressive return game, breaking Tabillo early and sealing the first set 6‑2. The second set was more contested; after each player held serve, the score reached 5‑5. Tabillo saved a set point, forcing a tiebreak, but Zverev’s steady serving earned him a 7‑2 tiebreak victory.

The third set saw Zverev maintain the momentum, exploiting Tabillo’s inconsistent play and securing a break at 3‑2. He closed the set comfortably, completing the straight‑sets win.

This victory marks Zverev’s sixth time reaching a US Open fourth round. He will meet Italy’s 25th seed Luciano Darderi, who progressed after a 6‑4, 6‑3, 6‑3 defeat of Australian wild card Dan Sweetney.

Elsewhere, 20‑year‑old American Michael Tien recorded a five‑set victory over Jacob Mencic, becoming the youngest U.S. male to reach the fourth round since Andy Roddick in 2002. Tien’s next match pits him against former world No. 8 Karen Khachanova, who advanced with a 6‑3, 6‑2, 6‑4 win over Benjamin Bonzi.