Top-seeded Zverev narrowly survives 1st round

Top-seeded Alexander Zverev narrowly survived his first-round match at the 2026 US Open, rallying to avoid becoming the first men's top seed to fall in the opening round. The match was part of a busy night session at Flushing Meadows that also featured Coco Gauff and Alex Eala. Zverev's close call came amid a wider slate of first-round action that saw results for Taylor Fritz, Gael Monfils on his 40th birthday, and the exit of Wimbledon competitor Arthur Fery.