Zverev survives Halys scare to reach US Open third round
Alexander Zverev secured a hard-fought victory against Quentin Halys in the second round of the US Open. The match lasted five sets, requiring Zverev to overcome multiple deficits to advance to the third round.
Why it matters
As a top seed and French Open champion, Zverev's performance is critical for tracking the competitive landscape of the final Grand Slam of the year.
NEW YORK, Sept 3 - Alexander Zverev survived another almighty scare at the U.S. Open as the top seed overcame Frenchman Quentin Halys 6-4 4-6 7-6(3) 6-7(3) 6-3 on Thursday to secure a place in the third round of the Grand Slam.
The French Open champion was taken the distance by Lorenzo Sonego in his opening contest and came under pressure from Halys throughout the next, forcing him to summon his resilience again and stay on track for a maiden title in New York.
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