Alexander Zverev tried his best to beat
Carlos Alcaraz at the
US Open, but an injury thwarted his efforts.
Many predicted Alexander Zverev to struggle against Alcaraz due to
the brutal match he had in the previous round but he played surprisingly well in the first set. He had his chances and while he didn't take them, he was right there.
The second set didn't go as well because Zverev experienced an injury that impacted how he could play, allowing Alcaraz to have an easier time. The serve wasn't there anymore, and he needed it to win the match against such a strong player.
The outcome was a 3-set win for Alcaraz.
Fatigue was obviously a concern for Zverev after
that match against Sinner, but he didn't have any physical issues in that match. It only happened in the second set against Alcaraz and completely changed the course of the match. As good as Zverev is, the serve is still his strongest weapon and he didn't have it after it happened.