Home / SportsSportsESPNSportsESPN·Sep 2, 2026·1 min readTop-seeded Zverev narrowly survives 1st roundAlexander Zverev rallied just in time to avoid becoming the first men's No. 1 seed to lose in the first round of a Grand Slam tournament since 2003, edging Lorenzo Sonego.View original source — ESPN ↗ShareCopy linkShare on XShare on FacebookRelated storiesSportsCNASportsSep 2, 2026 · 1 minTop seed Zverev avoids upset in five-set thrillerCNASportsABC NewsSportsSep 1, 2026 · 1 minFifth seed comes from behind to avoid another US Open boiloverABC NewsSportsThe PunchSportsJun 7, 2026 · 1 minZverev wins French Open to claim first Grand Slam titleThe PunchHealthThe GuardianHealthJun 5, 2026 · 1 minZverev sets up French Open final with Cobolli and opportunity he cannot afford to missThe Guardian
SportsABC NewsSportsSep 1, 2026 · 1 minFifth seed comes from behind to avoid another US Open boiloverABC News
SportsThe PunchSportsJun 7, 2026 · 1 minZverev wins French Open to claim first Grand Slam titleThe Punch
HealthThe GuardianHealthJun 5, 2026 · 1 minZverev sets up French Open final with Cobolli and opportunity he cannot afford to missThe Guardian