New York, Sept 6, 2026 (AFP) - At last: Straight sets win over Tabilo puts Zverev in US Open last 16

NAMPA / AFP

2026-09-06

Top seed Alexander Zverev picked up the pace at the US Open on Saturday, virtually sprinting to a 6-2, 7-6 (7/2), 6-2 victory over Alejandro Tabilo to reach the last 16 after laboring through a pair of marathon five-setters. The German had already spent nine hours and 26 minutes on court in his first two matches -- the most time a top seed has needed to reach the third round of a major since 1999. The French Open champion appeared on a mission to......

Restricted content

Sports News

New York, Sept 6, 2026 (AFP) - Zheng stuns Keys as US Open upsets dim American hopes

2026-09-06 08:02:32

New York, Sept 6, 2026 (AFP) - Tennis: US Open results - 2nd update

2026-09-06 08:02:32

New York, Sept 6, 2026 (AFP) - Tennis: US Open results - collated

2026-09-06 08:02:32

New York, Sept 6, 2026 (AFP) - At last: Straight sets win over Tabilo puts Zverev in US Open last 16

2026-09-06 08:02:32

New York, Sept 6, 2026 (AFP) - Jovic 'loses sanity five times over' to oust friend Eala in US Open epic

2026-09-06 07:00:10

New York, Sept 6, 2026 (AFP) - Rybakina books US Open fourth-round berth, inches closer to No. 1

2026-09-06 06:00:12

Miami, Sept 6, 2026 (AFP) - Messi creates both Miami goals in 2-2 draw with Atlanta

2026-09-06 06:00:12

New York, Sept 6, 2026 (AFP) - Jovic 'loses sanity five times over' to oust Eala and book Gauff clash

2026-09-06 05:00:44

New York, Sept 6, 2026 (AFP) - Zheng stuns Keys as US Open upsets dim American hopes

2026-09-06 05:00:44

New York, Sept 6, 2026 (AFP) - Wobbly Osaka 'shocked' to battle past Mertens and reach last 16

2026-09-06 04:34:01

New York, Sept 6, 2026 (AFP) - Tennis: US Open results - 1st update

2026-09-06 04:01:25

Latest NAMPA photos

OKAKARARA, 03 September 2026 - The livestock parade section at the 18th edition of the Okakarara Annual Trade Fair which started Monday at the town and where business activities of local exhibitors, corporate entities and government ministries were going strong. (Photo by: Mulisa Simiyasa) NAMPA

NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 03 September 2026 - President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah on Thursday held a closed-door meeting with Capricorn Group executive management at State House, where the financial services group briefed her on its role in capital mobilisation and investment across key sectors of the Namibian economy. (Photo by: Chelva Wells) NAMPA

NAMPA

KATIMA MULILO, 03 September 2026 - Secretary General for the Namibia Public Security and Allied Workers Union (NAPUSAWU), Alex Taimo. (Photo: Michael Mutonga Liswaniso) NAMPA

NAMPA

KATIMA MULILO, 03 September 2026 - Some of the Katima Mulilo Security Services employees whom Nampa found at the NAPUSAWU offices here enquiring about their remuneration. (Photo: Michael Mutonga Liswaniso) NAMPA

NAMPA

OKAKARARA, 03 September 2026 - The 18th edition of the Okakarara Annual Trade Fair which started Monday morning at the town and where business activities of the local exhibitors, corporates and government ministries are still going strong. (Photo by: Mulisa Simiyasa) NAMPA

NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 02 September 2026 - General Manager responsible for Legal, Policy and Enforcement at the Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC), Zenobia Barry. (Photo: Contributed) NAMPA

NAMPA