Zverev vs Halys: Live Score, Highlights & How to Watch the Wimbledon Showdown Today

Alexander Zverev safely navigated a dangerous Round-2 test at the US Open 2026, defeating France’s Quentin Halys 6-4, 4-6, 7-6(6), 6-3 under the lights of Arthur Ashe Stadium. The world No. 2 unleashed 29 aces and won 80 % of his first-serve points, shaking off one loose second set before pulling away in three hours of big-hitting baseline tennis. Key moments and stats • First-set statement: Zverev’s serve–forehand one-two yielded a quick break in game three, setting the tone for a 6-4 opener. • Halys answers: The world No. 52 cracked 18 aces of his own and broke early in set two, leveling the match 6-4. • Tie-break nerve: Both men held serve throughout a tense third set, but Zverev’s inside-out forehand sealed a 7-6(6) breaker after saving a set point. • Closing push: Riding the momentum, the German broke for 3-1 in the fourth and never looked back, finishing with 57 winners against just 26 unforced errors. What it means • Zverev extends his 2026 hard-court record to 29-4 and books a third-round clash with either Sebastian Baez or Christopher Eubanks. • The 27-year-old improves to 4-0 in the head-to-head series versus Halys, three of those wins coming this season. • Halys exits after matching a career-best second-round showing at a Slam but gains valuable ranking points that could push him back toward the Top 40. Quotable “I knew Quentin would come out swinging—he’s beaten top-10 guys all year,” Zverev said in his on-court interview. “After that second set I told myself to stay aggressive, trust the serve and keep the rallies on my terms.” Next up Play resumes Saturday, with Zverev scheduled for the day session on Louis Armstrong Stadium. Victory there would send the Olympic champion into the US Open last-16 for the sixth straight year. Full live scores and draws are available on Sofascore.