US Open 2026 Men's Quarterfinal: Alexander Zverev (GER, #1) defeats Botic van de Zandschulp (NED) to advance to the semifinal (Flushing Meadows, September 9, 2026, confirmed by USTA or ATP by September 10, 2026)
Hit
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Published on 8. September 2026
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Predicted for 9. September 2026
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Based on: Statistical Pattern
Zverev as world #1 top seed faces van de Zandschulp (~ranked 70) for the first time — no H2H edge for the outsider. Zverev's season record: 49-13 (20-7 on hard courts). Van de Zandschulp upset 5th seed de Minaur, but the class gap to Zverev is significant. Implied market win probability for Zverev: ~78–82%. Zverev shows the strongest form of any remaining player.
Data basis for this prediction
- Sunday Guardian Live 08.09.2026: QF-Paarung Zverev vs van de Zandschulp bestätigt
- The Sports Encounter 08.09.2026: Zverev 49-13 Saisonbilanz, 6-2 6-2 7-6 vs Darderi
- tennistemple.com: Zverev 'wary of Botic' – erstes Aufeinandertreffen, US Open ist van de Zandschulps Lieblingsturnier
- Sky Sports US Open 2026: Zverev erreicht QF als einziger Mann in allen 4 GS 2026
Verdict: Hit
[Vorzeitig entschieden] Alexander Zverev besiegte Botic van de Zandschulp im US-Open-Viertelfinale 6-2, 6-2, 7-6(3) in geraden Sätzen. Quelle: US Open Draw / Sofascore / Olympics.com
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