Zverev survives four-hour-52-minute epic to stay in US Open

Zverev beat Sonego 6-4, 3-6, 6-7, 7-5, 6-4 in nearly five hours, almost becoming the first top seed to fall in a grand slam first round since 2003.

Why it mattersZverev, the defending French Open champion and current No. 1 seed, advances to face Quentin Halys in round two.

AustraliaNo direct Australian effect yet, but if Zverev reaches the final or withdraws, Australian interest may surge further.

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Zverev reaches all four Grand Slam semis in one season

Alexander Zverev beat van de Zandschulp 6-2, 7-5, 6-1 to join an elite group in tennis history.

Why it mattersReaching all four major semi-finals in a single year puts a player in rare company and signals a genuine chance at multiple titles before the calendar year ends.

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Premier won't budge on Rockhampton Olympic rowing despite World Rowing doubts

Queensland's Premier says the Fitzroy River will host 2032 Olympic rowing despite doubts from World Rowing. Their approval has not yet come.

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Zverev survives four-hour-52-minute epic to stay in US Open

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Zverev reaches all four Grand Slam semis in one season

Premier won't budge on Rockhampton Olympic rowing despite World Rowing doubts

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