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Zverev defeats van de Zandschulp and moves into the semi-finals of the US Open
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Zverev defeats van de Zandschulp and moves into the semi-finals of the US Open

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  • Alexander Zverev defeated Botic van de Zandschulp 6:2, 7:5, 6:1 and reached the semi-finals of the US Open.
  • This means he only needs two wins for his first title in New York.
  • He also overtook Boris Becker's German record for Grand Slam wins in a season.

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Why It Matters

Alexander Zverev reached the semi-finals of the US Open 2026 after defeating Botic van de Zandschulp. He overtook Boris Becker's German record for the most Grand Slam victories by a German player in one season.

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  • Alexander Zverev wins the semi-final against Karen Khachanow

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  • Can Zverev win his first Grand Slam title at the US Open?
  • How will he fare against Karen Khachanov in the semifinals?

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