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BackUS Open: Darderi eliminated by Zverev, no Italians in the men's quarterfinals
US Open: Darderi eliminated by Zverev, no Italians in the men's quarterfinals
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US Open: Darderi eliminated by Zverev, no Italians in the men's quarterfinals

The Italian lost in three sets against the German number 1 seed. Alcaraz returns and aims for victory

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  • Luciano Darderi was defeated by Alexander Zverev in the round of 16 of the US Open with a score of 6-2, 6-2, 7-6.
  • After 2 hours and 32 minutes of play, the elimination of the blue marks the end of the Italian presence in the men's tournament.
  • Tomorrow Bolelli and Vavassori will take to the court in the men's doubles against Krajicek/Mektic, while in the men's singles Kachanov-Blockx and Shelton-Alcaraz are scheduled, with the Spaniard returning after an injury and already among the favorites to win the tournament.

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Why It Matters

The US Open is one of the four Grand Slam tennis tournaments. Luciano Darderi is an Italian tennis player who reached the round of 16 in this edition. Alexander Zverev is a German tennis player seeded number 1 in the tournament.

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Luciano Darderi's US Open is also over. The blue was beaten by the n. 1 seeded Alexander Zverev, with a score of 6-2, 6-2, 7-6 in 2 hours and 32 minutes of play. Darderi's elimination marks the end of the Italian adventure in the men's tournament: in this edition there will be no Italians in the quarter-finals. In the night between today and tomorrow, in the men's doubles, Bolelli and Vavassori will take to the field and will face the Krajieck/Mektic pair. The tournament is live on Sky Sport and streaming on NOW.

The chronicle of the Darderi-Zverev match

The German Zverev dominated throughout the match, except for the third set, where he won on a tie break. The first set was won in 35 minutes. In the second set Darderi struggled again, especially with the first serve and the German took advantage of it to take a 2-0 lead. The third set was the most balanced, with Darderi finding greater continuity. Zverev, however, managed to resist and win the match with a clear 3-0. Now he will have to deal with Van De Zandschulp on September 9th.

The rest of the tournament

Tomorrow in the men's tournament Kachanov will also take to the field against Blockx, and Shelton against Alcaraz. The Spaniard, who returned to the circuit after months of stopping due to an injury, is already among the favorites for this Slam and is aiming to win the tournament as soon as he returns.

In-depth analysis

Tennis, Alcaraz returns to training with the racket in his right hand

What to Watch

AI outlook — possibilities, not facts

  • Carlos Alcaraz will win his match against Jack Shelton in the round of 16 of the US Open

    Likely · Within days

  • Alexander Zverev will face Van De Zandschulp in the next round of the US Open

    Very likely · Within days

Open Questions

  • What will be the next tournaments that Luciano Darderi will participate in after the US Open?
  • How will the injury affect Carlos Alcaraz's return to competition?
  • What are the prospects for the Bolelli-Vavassori pair in the US Open men's doubles?

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This article was originally published by Sky TG24.

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Alexander Zverev, number 1 seed at the US Open due to the absence of Jannik Sinner, defeats the Italian Luciano Darderi with a score of 6-2, 6-2, 7-6 (7/3) in the round of 16. After two opening matches of best of five sets, the 29-year-old German won his second consecutive victory in two sets, canceling the only break point conceded. He will face the Dutch Botic van de Zandschulp, world number 70, in the quarterfinals.

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