Alexander Zverev defeated sixth seed Jannik Sinner 6-4 3-6 6-2 4-6 6-3 late on Monday to get to the quarterfinals of the year's final Grand Slam. After a devastating ankle injury ended his 2022 season, Zverev will face defending champion and top seed Carlos Alcaraz. The 26-year-old German will try to continue his great streak.ed.
I think I'm back. Zverev stated, "I live for this, I love it." I think I'm back. Zverev stated, "I live for this, I love it." "I would have liked to play shorter, but last year I couldn't play and missed this. Playing beyond 1:30 a.m. at Arthur Ashe Stadium to a packed crowd. Nothing beats it.”
Zverev traded breaks with Sinner early in the match and held a close struggle until 4-4 before winning the opening set with two aces.
Sinner went up 3-0 in the next set and turned up the heat in a sweltering center court to stop the 2020 finalist's late charge.The 26-year-old German will continue his strong performance after a major ankle injury in 2022. However, Sinner experienced cramping in both legs in the following set. 12th seed Zverev won the following four games as the 22-year-old saved five breakpoints to hold for 2-2.
World number six Sinner started hitting everything in the fourth set, and Zverev broke down, dropping serve in the ninth game to force a decider. A break in the fifth set gave Zverev the lead, and he held his composure to win in four hours and 41 minutes with a strong serve
.Zverev and Sinner embrace after their 2023 Men's Singles Fourth Round match on Day Eight. Zverev declared himself “completely done” after the fourth set.“I was exhausted. Despite cramping, he was fitter than me. He said, "I found it again in the fifth set."
Without the crowd and energy, this wouldn't have happened. This is one of my best career moments following my comeback and everything. Looking forward to what's next.”
Last eight is a difficult challenge, but Zverev is ready. “I’ll give it my absolute best like I always do,” Zverev said. “I’ll fight to the end. I must recover from this physical match, but I'll be ready.