Zverev Alexander vs Sonego Lorenzo preview
Alexander Zverev and Lorenzo Sonego meet in the first round of the 2026 US Open on September 2, 2026, at 01:00 UTC. This match marks the seventh career encounter between the two, with Zverev holding a 6-0 head-to-head record against the Italian. While they have faced each other on various surfaces, including hard courts, this contest represents their first-ever meeting at a Grand Slam tournament.
Zverev enters the match as the top seed in the draw following the withdrawal of Jannik Sinner. The German arrives in New York having secured his maiden major title at the 2026 French Open and a runner-up finish at Wimbledon earlier this season. Despite his recent success, Zverev experienced a challenging lead-up to this event, exiting in the opening round in Montreal and the fourth round in Cincinnati. Conversely, Sonego has struggled at this tournament in recent years, failing to advance past the first round in back-to-back appearances. The match will be played on the hard courts of the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center.