Top-seeded Alexander Zverev advances to US Open third round after another five-set victory

Top-seeded Alexander Zverev defeated Quentin Halys in a grueling five-set match (6-4, 4-6, 7-6(3), 6-7(3), 6-3) in the second round of the 2026 US Open. This marks Zverev's second consecutive five-set marathon, bringing his total court time to over nine hours through two rounds.