Coming off two consecutive five-set matches against Lorenzo Sonego and Quentin Halys, which totaled over nine hours of play, Zverev appeared determined to shorten his time on court. The 29-year-old started aggressively, breaking the 25th-seeded Tabilo twice in the opening set and closing it out with an unreturnable serve to love.
Zverev regains composure to seal victory
The match saw a brief shift in momentum during the second set. After building a 4-2 lead, Zverev experienced a dip in form, which allowed the world number 28 to win three consecutive games. Tabilo threatened to level the match, but he could not sustain the pressure against the French Open champion.
During the pivotal second-set tiebreak, Zverev was seen addressing a fan in the crowd who he believed was providing coaching advice. Despite the distraction, the German regained his focus and dominated the tiebreak to take a two-set lead. Once he regained his composure, Zverev re-established control over the proceedings.
The final set followed a similar pattern to the opener, with Zverev racing to a 5-2 lead before closing out the match. With this win, the German advances to the round of 16, where he is scheduled to face 21st-seeded Italian Luciano Darderi. The victory marks a significant step forward for Zverev, who continues his campaign in New York following his recent success at the French Open and a runner-up finish at Wimbledon.
