Alexander Zverev advanced to the US Open quarterfinals on Monday after defeating Italy's Luciano Darderi 6-2 6-2 7-6(3), according to TimesLIVE Sport. The top-seeded German, who had made a slow start to his campaign at the tournament, secured the straight-sets victory to book his place in the last eight. The result keeps Zverev on track in the season's final Grand Slam as he continues his push for the title in New York.
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