Zverev storms into semi-finals despite late bedtime
Alexander Zverev storms into the US Open last four despite staying up until 3:30am to watch Ben Shelton and Carlos Alcaraz's blockbuster quarter-final.
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"I watched Shelton-Alcaraz until 3.30am last night."
— Alexander Zverev , Athlete
"I think today my body just gave up."
— Alexander Blockx , Athlete
"He's been in the top five for so many years."
— Karen Khachanov , Athlete
Key People
Alexander Blockx is a Belgian tennis player who defeated Flavio Cobolli at the US Open.
Alexander Zverev is a German professional tennis player who recently won his first Grand Slam title at the French Open.
American tennis player seeded fourth at Wimbledon 2026.
Carlos Alcaraz is a Spanish professional tennis player who is considered one of the rising stars of the sport.
Karen Khachanov is a Russian tennis player slated to face Terence Atmane in the next round.
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Alexander Zverev storms into the US Open last four despite staying up until 3:30am to watch Ben Shelton and Carlos Alcaraz's blockbuster quarter-final.
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