Top seed Alexander Zverev advances to the next round of the US Open after surviving a first-round scare, defeating Lorenzo Sonego in a five-set match that lasted nearly five hours.
Both outlets report Zverev frames the long match as preparation rather than a concern. He says the time on court and the effort required serve as a warm-up, helping him “limber up” for the rest of the tournament and his stated push for a US Open title. While the reporting focuses on Zverev’s assessment, it does not add specific details on set scores, turning points, or whether Sonego’s performance was expected. The common emphasis is on the match duration and Zverev’s reaction ahead of further rounds.
Overall, the coverage aligns on what happened in the first round and on Zverev’s interpretation of that escape as beneficial for his title bid, with no major differences in angle beyond wording.
