Zverev vs. Van de Zandschulp: US Open Quarter-Final, How to Watch, Odds

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A spot in the semi-finals is on the line in New York as top seed Alexander Zverev faces off against Dutch challenger Botic van de Zandschulp in a novel encounter.

Location	Arthur Ashe Stadium
Date	Wednesday, September 9
Start Time	7:30 PM ET
TV Channel	ESPN

With the exit of the last Italian hopeful, Luciano Darderi, the 2026 US Open now moves into its final stages, with the quarter-finals set to deliver thrilling matchups. Darderi was defeated by world number two Alexander Zverev, who is now the man to beat in New York. The German's next opponent is Botic van de Zandschulp, with their match scheduled for Wednesday, September 9.

Head-to-Head History: Zverev vs. Van de Zandschulp

This will be the first official meeting between Alexander Zverev and Botic van de Zandschulp. The two were scheduled to play a doubles match in Dubai in 2023, but it was ultimately cancelled. The only available metric for comparison is their ATP ranking, where the German sits just behind Jannik Sinner, while the Dutchman is ranked 30th.

Alexander Zverev's Path at the US Open

Alexander Zverev is on a mission to conquer New York. This tournament presents another major opportunity for the German in the Big Apple, following his narrow loss to Dominic Thiem in the 2020 final. This time, the draw appears more favorable for the 29-year-old from Hamburg, though he has faced some challenges on his journey so far.

While his match against Luciano Darderi was handled with relative ease, the top seed's earlier victories were less convincing. He appeared somewhat subdued in his first two matches against Lorenzo Sonego and Quentin Halys but managed to secure the wins. Zverev himself attributed this to finding his form, and his performance had already shown improvement by the time he faced Alejandro Tabilo.

Zverev's season has been nothing short of superb and could yet hold more surprises. His achievements so far include a semi-final at the Australian Open, a final in Madrid, a French Open title, and a Wimbledon final. In short, when the stakes are highest, "Sascha" has consistently delivered.

The Latest on Botic van de Zandschulp

At 30 years old and with no titles to his name, Botic van de Zandschulp is driven by a desire to make his mark in the upper echelons of tennis. He has once again chosen the US Open as his stage to shine, matching his 2021 performance by reaching the quarterfinals.

In contrast to Zverev, his tournament began smoothly but became more challenging as the level of competition increased. He secured straight-sets victories against Jan Choinski and, notably, Alex de Minaur. These were followed by two long, grueling, but ultimately successful battles against Zizou Bergs and, in the round of 16, Arthur Gea.

The Dutchman's season has already provided several highlights, including a win over Brandon Nakashima at the Australian Open and a victory against Stefanos Tsitsipas in Rotterdam. However, his best form emerged between Miami, Bucharest, and especially Toronto, where he defeated Daniil Medvedev. His performance in New York has solidified his reputation as one of the tournament's most dangerous dark horses.