Zverev reaches US Open quarterfinals with straight-sets win, Khachanov survives marathon

In the US Open 2026, last night on Arthur Ashe court, Alexander Zverev defeated Luciano Darderi 6-2, 6-2, 7-6. This match marks an important step for Zverev after opening with two five-set matches. Zverev, with his aggressive style, controlled the match well, taking three sets convincingly. Next, he will face Botic Van De Zandschulp, who just completed the longest match in US Open history. Van De Zandschulp beat Arthur Gea 3-6, 6-7, 7-6, 7-6, 6-4 after more than five hours. Gea, a French player who entered the tournament as a lucky loser, had a chance to become the first to reach the quarterfinals of a major, but he missed the break point in the third set.