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Zverev Shaky, Faces Tough Darderi Test
7 Sep
Summary
- Alexander Zverev narrowly avoided elimination in the first two rounds.
- Luciano Darderi reached his first U.S. Open fourth round after a strong showing.
- Oddsmakers heavily favor Zverev despite Darderi's recent win over him.
Alexander Zverev, the No. 1 player, has experienced a difficult path to the fourth round of the 2026 U.S. Open, narrowly winning his initial two matches in five sets. He will face the No. 21 ranked Luciano Darderi on Monday night.
Darderi has achieved his first-ever fourth-round appearance at the U.S. Open, dropping only two sets throughout the tournament. This matchup is compelling as Zverev lost to Darderi earlier this year, making their career head-to-head record 1-1.
Despite Zverev's vulnerability and past encounters with Darderi, oddsmakers have established him as a significant -1280 favorite. Zverev's performance has raised questions about his ability to contend with top rivals like Carlos Alcaraz in the later stages of the tournament.
