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Zverev Cruises Past Darderi to Reach US Open Quarter-Finals

By SRN News

Top-seeded German Alexander Zverev advanced to the U.S. Open quarter-finals on Monday, defeating Italian Luciano Darderi 6-2, 6-2, 7-6(3) in New York. The 29-year-old, playing his fourth consecutive night-session match after enduring two five-set encounters earlier in the tournament, wasted little time in taking control of the match. Zverev secured the first set comfortably despite facing some late pressure on his serve. In the second set, a misplaced drop shot from 21st-seeded Darderi handed Zverev a break, allowing him to build a 4-0 lead and take a two-set advantage. The third set proved more competitive, as Darderi's powerful first serve and drop shots tested Zverev's composure. However, the French Open champion regrouped in the closing stages to close out the victory. With this win, Zverev became the only player this year to reach the quarter-finals at all four Grand Slam tournaments. He will next face Dutchman Botic van de Zandschulp for a spot in the semi-finals.