Alexander Zverev advanced to the US Open fourth round by defeating Chile’s Alejandro Tabilo 6-2, 7-6 (7:2), 6-2, overcoming a brief flash of frustration in the third set at Arthur Ashe Stadium. According to tournament reports, the player secured the victory in two hours and 25 minutes, finishing at 1:09 a.m. local time on September 6, 2026. The 29-year-old spent approximately nine and a half hours on court across his opening two rounds in New York, but his straight-sets win over Tabilo conserved vital energy for the tournament’s second week.
### Late-Night Schedule and Dominant Start
Because an earlier women’s singles match between Iva Jovic and Alexandra Eala lasted over three hours, Zverev did not take the court until 22:35. His previous two matches at Flushing Meadows concluded well past midnight, at 1:55 a.m. and 2:15 a.m., respectively. Despite the late hour, Zverev capitalized on precise serving to seize early control. He broke Tabilo twice in the opening stages to build a 3:0 lead, claiming the first set in 38 minutes. Statistics from the match show that Zverev won every point in which he landed his first serve during the dominant opening frame.
### Frustration and Recovery in the Third Set
The match featured a tense moment in the third set when Zverev smashed his racket against the back wall behind the baseline. Tournament observers noted that the outburst preceded a steady recovery, as he regained his composure to close out the match.
### Path Forward in New York
With the victory, Zverev moves on to face 21st-seeded Italian player Luciano Darderi in the round of 16. The draw has opened up significantly following early exits from several high-profile contenders. American player Taylor Fritz, French Open finalist Flavio Cobolli, third-seeded Canadian Félix Auger-Aliassime, and Novak Djokovic all exited the tournament early. Additionally, world number one Jannik Sinner was absent from the event due to injury, increasing the stakes for remaining contenders like Zverev, who won Roland Garros.
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