"Tricky match"
Zverev and Zheng progress in US Open opener
At the same time as Dominic Thiem's Major farewell, Alexander Zverev, who lost to him in the final four years ago, landed an opening win at the US Open.
The German number four seed defeated his fellow countryman Maximilian Marterer, who had slipped into the main draw as a lucky loser, 6:2, 6:7(5), 6:3, 6:2. Like the 2021 Olympic champion, the 2024 Olympic champion is also through to the next round, but China's Zheng Qinwen (no. 7) had to battle against Amanda Anisimova (USA) 4:6, 6:4, 6:2.
"It wasn't easy, he knows me and he was my roommate at the Olympics. It was a tricky match," said Zverev. He didn't put in a brilliant performance, but is also the favorite in round two in his quest for his first Grand Slam title. He will play either the Frenchman Alexandre Muller or the Australian Adam Walton.
Eighth seed Casper Ruud is also still in the running, the Norwegian celebrated a 7:6(2), 6:2, 6:2 victory over China's Bu Yunchaokete on Monday. Greece's Maria Sakkari (9) had to retire at 2:6 due to a shoulder injury against China's Wang Yafan.
US OPEN (Grand Slam, 75 million dollars, hard court) - 1st round:
Men:
Ben Shelton (USA-13) - Dominic Thiem (AUT-WC) 6:4,6:2,6:2
Alexander Zverev (GER-4) - Maximilian Marterer (GER-LL) 6:2,6:7(5),6:3,6:2
Casper Ruud (NOR-8) - Bu Yunchaokete (CHN) 7:6(2),6:2,6:2
Women:
Zheng Qinwen (CHN-7) - Amanda Anisimova (USA) 4:6,6:4,6:2
Wang Yafan (CHN) - Maria Sakkari (GRE-9) 6:2 Retirement
Darya Kasatkina (RUS-12) - Jaqueline Cristian (ROU) 6:2,6:4
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