Zverev Defeats Fearnley in US Open Second Round

Alexander Zverev defeated Britain's Jacob Fearnley in straight sets at the 2025 US Open second round, with a score of 6-4, 6-4, 6-4, showcasing his Grand Slam experience and tactical superiority. Despite Fearnley's spirited fightback and saving five match points while battling an arm injury, his serve inconsistencies, including 12 double faults, ultimately hindered his chances. Fearnley struggled to adapt to the constant noise and hubbub of the Louis Armstrong Stadium crowd, which he said caught him off guard during his main-draw debut. Zverev praised Fearnley's performance, acknowledging the tough challenge in the final set and expressed satisfaction with advancing to the third round for the seventh consecutive time. With Fearnley exiting, Cameron Norrie remains the only British man left in the men's singles draw at the US Open. Fearnley, who was ranked 646th two years ago and made his professional debut just last year, gained valuable experience from playing top-tier opponents on big stadium courts despite the loss.