Alexander Zverev started hesitantly but was relentless to advance to the US Open quarterfinals

Alexander Zverev continues to chase his first Grand Slam title. The German tennis player defeated Brandon Nakashima (USA) by 3-1 (3:6, 6:1, 6:2, 6:2) and found a place among the quarter-finalists of the US Open. Alexander Zverev had problems only in the first set, but after that he did not give the young American any chance.

“I was too defensive in the beginning and Brandon took advantage. I knew I had to start hitting the ball with more height and things started”, said Alexander Zverev after the match, which lasted 2 hours and 38 minutes.

For the world’s number 4, it was victory number 450 of his career with 56 of them were achieved this year.

Brandon Nakashima produced surprises against Holger Rune and Lorenzo Musetti, and against Alexander Zverev he saved five break points in the first set and converted the only one that came his way. Then, however, the American was unable to respond to the aggression in his opponent’s game.

Alexander Zverev won 89% of first serve points and reached the return relatively easily. Trouble could have arisen for the German in the fourth set when he sprained his ankle and grimaced in pain, but he gritted his teeth and allowed no hesitation en route to success.

“I expect a tough match against Fritz. It’s always like that against him and I don’t think that anything different will happen now”, said Alexander Zverev said about his next opponent.