Alexander Zverev defeats Alejandro Tabilo 6-2, 7-6(2), 6-2 at the 2026 US Open to comfortably advance to the fourth round. Read the full match report and highlights.
A Dominant Start for Alexander Zverev
Top seed Alexander Zverev showed his class on Saturday night under the bright lights of Arthur Ashe Stadium, defeating Chile’s Alejandro Tabilo in straight sets. The German tennis star secured a commanding 6-2, 7-6(2), 6-2 victory to book his spot in the fourth round of the 2026 US Open. After surviving two grueling five-set marathons in his previous rounds against Lorenzo Sonego and Quentin Halys, Zverev was highly motivated to finish quickly. He came out with intense energy and wrapped up the opening set in 43 minutes. His powerful baseline groundstrokes and precise serves proved too much for the 25th-seeded Tabilo.
A Tense Second Set
The second set brought a brief but real scare for Alexander Zverev. Although he took a comfortable 4-2 lead, his performance level dipped unexpectedly. Tabilo seized this rare opportunity brilliantly, winning three consecutive games to take a 5-4 lead and shifting the momentum.
The talented Chilean pushed Zverev to the brink, but the top-seeded German held his nerve to save set points. Zverev managed to stop the dangerous slide and forced a tiebreak. Once in the tiebreak, Zverev quickly regained his flawless rhythm. He unleashed a fierce streak of six straight points to claim the set, winning the tiebreak 7-2. See also: Mirra Andreeva beat Nikola Bartunkova in US Open 2026
Sealing the Victory in Style
With a massive two-set advantage, Zverev entered the final set full of renewed confidence. Tabilo tried desperately to fight back and created break-point chances in the very first game. However, Zverev fired two stunning winners to escape the danger and frustrate his opponent. From that moment on, the top seed took absolute control of the contest. He broke Tabilo’s serve after a long game to gain a 4-2 lead, capitalizing perfectly on a costly double fault. Zverev continued his highly aggressive play, finishing the match with an impressive 42 winners compared to Tabilo’s 22. He successfully converted six of his 13 break points.
What Lies Ahead
This straight-sets win was a massive relief for Zverev, who had already spent over nine hours playing his first two matches. He now confidently advances to the last 16, where he will face Italy’s talented 21st seed, Luciano Darderi. If Zverev maintains this form, he remains a favorite for the title.