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Van de Zandschulp Reaches US Open Quarterfinals After Save

9/8/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Botic van de Zandschulp saved a match point and won a five-set match to reach the US Open quarterfinals.
Alexander Blockx beat Francisco Cerundolo 6-3, 4-6, 7-5, 7-5, becoming the first Belgian man in a US Open quarterfinal.
Karen Khachanov rallied from a set down to defeat Learner Tien 7-5, 4-6, 6-7(6), 6-1, 6-4.
Zverev will meet van de Zandschulp and Khachanov will face Blockx in the quarterfinals.

History

Historical Context

In 2007, Justine Henin captured the US Open, giving Belgium its first Grand Slam singles title and cementing the nation’s emergence on the world stage. Her victory, achieved without dropping a set during the tournament held Aug 27–Sept 9, spurred investment by the Belgian Tennis Federation in youth development. Decades later, that foundation underpins new Belgian contenders at the US Open.

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Story summary

Botic van de Zandschulp saved a match point and won a five-set match to reach the US Open quarterfinals.
Alexander Blockx beat Francisco Cerundolo 6-3, 4-6, 7-5, 7-5, becoming the first Belgian man in a US Open quarterfinal.
Karen Khachanov rallied from a set down to defeat Learner Tien 7-5, 4-6, 6-7(6), 6-1, 6-4.
Zverev will meet van de Zandschulp and Khachanov will face Blockx in the quarterfinals.

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