Alexander Zverev continued his seek for a primary Grand Slam title with victory over Alexandre Muller to achieve the US Open third spherical.
Germany’s Zverev, 27, reached the ultimate in New York in 2020 in addition to the French Open ultimate earlier this yr.
Nevertheless, he misplaced the US Open showpiece to Dominic Thiem from two units up, and led Carlos Alcaraz by two units to at least one in Paris earlier than succumbing to the Spaniard.
Zverev mentioned he had doubts he may return to the highest degree after struggling a serious ankle injury on the French Open in 2022.
The fourth seed has received 54 singles matches this yr – greater than another male participant on the tour – and added one other to his tally with the 6-4 7-6 (7-5) 6-1 over France’s Muller.
“I had so many doubts, query marks whether or not I’d ever be prime 10 or prime 5 on the earth [again],” Zverev mentioned.
“What modified is I am having fun with each single second on these lovely courts in entrance of 1000’s of followers.
“It was one thing that was taken away from me two-and-a-half-years in the past and I am extraordinarily glad to be enjoying at this degree.
“Hopefully I can provide myself the most effective probability to win right here.”
Zverev will face Argentina’s Tomas Martin Etcheverry subsequent.