Alexander Zverev criticized the US Open semifinal schedule before facing Karen Khachanov. He argued that their 3 p.m. New York start on September 11 offered less favorable recovery timing than the evening match between Ben Shelton and Frances Tiafoe.
Having played at night in earlier rounds, he also needed to adjust his routine. He nevertheless acknowledged the home audience's interest in an all-American semifinal.
His comments concern scheduling and preparation conditions. The report records his view before the semifinal and does not provide the match result.
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