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Alexander Zverev, right, of Germany, shakes hands with Lorenzo Sonego, of Italy, after winning in five sets in the first round of the U.S. Open tennis championships Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026, in New York. | Photo: AP/Frank Franklin II
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Lorenzo Sonego, of Italy, gives a thumbs up as he walks off the court after losing to Alexander Zverev, of Germany, in five sets in the first round of the U.S. Open tennis championships early Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026, in New York. | Photo: AP/Frank Franklin II
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Alexander Zverev, of Germany, acknowledges fans after defeating Lorenzo Sonego, of Italy, in five sets in the first round of the U.S. Open tennis championships early Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026, in New York. | Photo: AP/Frank Franklin II
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Lorenzo Sonego, of Italy, smiles after winning a game in the fifth set against Alexander Zverev, of Germany, during the first round of the U.S. Open tennis championships Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026, in New York. | Photo: AP/Frank Franklin II
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Lorenzo Sonego, of Italy, is aced on a serve by Alexander Zverev, of Germany, during the first round of the U.S. Open tennis championships early Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026, in New York. | Photo: AP/Frank Franklin II
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In this image taken with a slow shutter speed, Lorenzo Sonego, of Italy, rushes the net during the fourth set against Alexander Zverev, of Germany, in the first round of the U.S. Open tennis championships early Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026, in New York. | Photo: AP/Frank Franklin II
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Lorenzo Sonego, of Italy, prepares to serve to Alexander Zverev, of Germany, during the first round of the U.S. Open tennis championships Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026, in New York. | Photo: AP/Frank Franklin II
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Fans watch Lorenzo Sonego, right, of Italy, play Alexander Zverev, of Germany, in the first round of the U.S. Open tennis championships Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026, in New York. | Photo: AP/Frank Franklin II
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Fans watch Lorenzo Sonego, left, of Italy, play Alexander Zverev, of Germany, in the first round of the U.S. Open tennis championships Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026, in New York. | Photo: AP/Frank Franklin II
