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Zverev Battles Past Sonego in Five-Set US Open Opener

Alexander Zverev narrowly avoided a historic first-round exit at the US Open, rallying from two sets to one down to defeat Italy's Lorenzo Sonego in a late-night five-set thriller.

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Sonego pushes Zverev to five sets at US Open

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Zverev survives five-set marathon against Sonego

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Top seed Zverev narrowly avoids historic upset

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Zverev wins late-night five-set thriller

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  1. Alex Eala cruises into US Open second round, top seed Zverev survives
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  2. Top seed Alexander Zverev survives near five-hour marathon at US Open
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  3. US Open: Alexander Zverev entgeht nur knapp dem Erstrunden-Aus
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  4. Top-seeded Zverev narrowly survives 1st round
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  5. US Open: «Unglaublicher Kampf»: Zverev rettet sich in Nachtkrimi
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