Alexander Zverev made it to the US Open semi-finals after beating Botic van de Zandschulp in three straight sets on Wednesday. He won 6-2, 7-5, 6-1 at Arthur Ashe Stadium. Even though he stayed up late to watch another match, Zverev played well and finished in just over two hours. This is his first time reaching the semi-finals in all four Grand Slam tournaments in a single season. How Did Zverev Reach Semifinals?Zverev controlled most of the quarter-final against Van de Zandschulp, recovering from a few early serving issues to take command. After winning the opening set, he edged a closer second set before pulling away strongly in the third. The victory continues his improvement at Flushing Meadows after difficult five-set battles in his opening two matches. He will now meet Karen Khachanov for a place in the US Open final.Zverev defeated Botic van de Zandschulp 6-2, 7-5, 6-1.The German reached his fourth Grand Slam semi-final of 2026.He stayed awake until about 3:30am to watch Shelton vs Alcaraz.Zverev will face Karen Khachanov in the semi-finals.He is seeking a second Grand Slam title after winning the French Open.Zverev Overcomes Tough StartZverev's US Open began with two hard five-set matches, totaling nearly 10 hours of play. He picked up the pace after, winning three matches in a row without losing a set. His fourth-round victory was an early finish, a nice break from his late-night games. Also Read: Yash Thakur Replaces Harshit Rana for Afghanistan T20Is and Asian GamesLatest US Open Semi-Final UpdateWith his latest win, Zverev has reached the semi-finals of a major tournament for the 13th time. He’s now in the running for another Grand Slam final. He'll compete against Khachanov, who advanced after Blockx retired with an injury while losing 6-2, 7-5, 3-2. This semi-final brings back memories of their 2021 Tokyo Olympics final that Zverev won. Key HighlightsZverev is the top seed at the 2026 US Open.He beat Van de Zandschulp in three sets.He has reached all four Grand Slam semi-finals this year.Zverev became a French Open champion earlier in 2026.He will meet Karen Khachanov in the last four.The German is chasing his second major championship.ConclusionAlexander Zverev has turned a difficult start at the US Open into another deep Grand Slam run. Despite staying awake until around 3:30am to watch a historic late-night quarter-final, he produced a strong performance against Van de Zandschulp. His victory puts him one match away from another Grand Slam final and gives him a chance to add another major title after his French Open triumph.Disclaimer: This article is provided for knowledge and news-information purposes only and is based on currently available reports.
