Tennis-Zverev blasts past Muller to reach U.S. Open third round

Tennis - U.S. Open - Flushing Meadows, New York, United States - August 28, 2024 Germany's Alexander Zverev in action during his second round match against France's Alexandre Mueller REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Germany's Alexander Zverev fought through to the U.S. Open's third round on Wednesday, dispatching Alexandre Muller 6-4 7-6(5) 6-1 on a sweltering Louis Armstrong Stadium court.

The big-serving fourth seed blasted 15 aces and employed a drop-shot finesse at the net to preserve his hopes of capturing a career-first major after a runner-up finish at Roland Garros.