In the face of back discomfort, Zverev intends to disrupt game proceedings.
In the ongoing US Open 2025, two of men's tennis' rising stars, Alexander Zverev and Daniel Altmaier, have made impressive strides, securing their places in the round of 16.
Alexander Zverev, known for his charming demeanour, handled a delicate task with grace during his on-court interview. Despite dealing with back problems, Zverev demonstrated resilience, advancing to the third round with a victory against Jacob Fearnley, scoring 6:4, 6:4, 6:4. Notably, Zverev allowed five match points to be missed during this match.
Zverev, who has won six out of eight matches against his current opponent, Felix Auger-Aliassime, expressed his intention to potentially "spoil their party," referring to the top stars Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz. Auger-Aliassime, who has generated high expectations as a future hope in men's tennis, will face Zverev in the fight for a place in the round of 16.
Meanwhile, Daniel Altmaier has been making waves with his tenacity. Having passed his second five-set test in a row, lasting over four hours, Altmaier showed no signs of fatigue. His victory, securing his biggest success at the US Open, came against Stefanos Tsitsipas, a moment Altmaier expressed as why he plays tennis.
However, Altmaier's journey was not without its challenges. During the first set of their match, Altmaier received treatment on his shoulder. Yet, he remained unfazed, even dropping to the ground unperturbed by Tsitsipas' frustration during the handshake.
In his next challenge, Altmaier will face Australian Alex de Minaur, who defeated Daniel Altmaier in the third round of the US Open 2025. Both Zverev and Altmaier share the fate of not yet fulfilling the biggest Grand Slam hopes, but their performances at the US Open 2025 suggest they are well on their way.
As the tournament progresses, the spotlight continues to shine on these promising players, adding an exciting element to the ongoing US Open 2025.
