Halys played like a man with nothing to lose, which is exactly what happens when the crowd can't pronounce your name.
Zverev vs Halys: US Open Second-Round Thriller
In a US Open second-round match, Alexander Zverev faced Quentin Halys, a French qualifier ranked outside the top 150. Zverev, the 12th seed, won in four sets, but Halys pushed him to the brink, winning a set and breaking serve multiple times. The match highlighted the unpredictability of Grand Slam early rounds.
Source: Zverev vs Halys: US Open Second-Round Thriller — tennis.com
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