This latest win marks a significant achievement for the French Open champion and Wimbledon runner-up, who has now reached the final four of every major tournament held this year. Zverev is currently the only player, across both the men's and women's draws, to accomplish this feat in the current season.
A Dominant Display and Consistent Form
The match against van de Zandschulp saw Zverev at his most efficient, dropping only eight games throughout the contest. This performance stands as his most clinical display of the tournament to date. His service game has been particularly formidable; he has now successfully held serve in 31 consecutive games, a streak that dates back to his third-round encounter with Alejandro Tabilo.
Zverev's journey to the semifinals has been notably arduous in terms of time spent on court. Having played five-set matches in each of his first two rounds, he became the first men's No. 1 seed in the Open era to do so at a major. Consequently, he has logged 16 hours and 40 minutes of play, the highest duration for any man reaching the US Open semifinals since the ATP began tracking match statistics in 1991.
Looking Ahead to the Semifinals
With his place in the final four confirmed, Zverev is set to face
The other side of the draw features an all-American clash between Ben Shelton and Frances Tiafoe. As the tournament reaches its climax, Zverev remains a central figure, bolstered by the historical trend that sees No. 1 seeds hold a 22-1 record in major semifinals or finals when facing unseeded opponents.
