Zverev defeats Van de Zandschulp in straight sets to enter US Open semis

The German, who faces Russia’s Karen Khachanov, is the only Grand Slam winner left standing in the men’s draw.Published On 10 Sep 202610 Sep 2026Alexander Zverev took another big step towards a second Grand Slam title by beating Dutchman Botic van de Zandschulp 6-2, 7-5, 6-1 to reach the US Open semifinals, where the German will take on Karen Khachanov.The 29-year-old French Open champion got off to a slow start in his campaign at Flushing Meadows but has steadily found his range to enter the last four on Wednesday.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemslist 1 of 4Sabalenka interrupts US Open match against Rakhimova over cannabis smelllist 2 of 4Shelton shocks Alcaraz in all-time classic US Open quarterfinallist 3 of 4Lights, camera, action: Irksome influencers at the US Open are here to staylist 4 of 4Pakistan captain Fatima Sana fined over Shafali Verma gesture in Asia Cupend of list“I think you saw in the first two rounds, I really didn’t play well,” Zverev said.“In other tournaments I would be out in the first round, but here I can fight back and play best of five sets, play four-and-a-half hours. I’ve started playing better throughout the tournament, and I’m definitely happy to be...