Day Three at the US Open delivered a series of captivating matches, as defending champions Novak Djokovic and Coco Gauff advanced to the third round. Other notable players, including Casper Ruud, Taylor Fritz, and Ben Shelton, also secured their spots in the next stage of the tournament.
Men’s Highlights
Novak Djokovic, the 24-time Grand Slam champion, showcased his dominance by comfortably defeating compatriot Laslo Djere in straight sets. The Serbian star’s victory solidified his position as a strong contender for the US Open title.
Casper Ruud, Taylor Fritz, and Ben Shelton also impressed with convincing victories in their respective matches. Lorenzo Musetti, however, required a grueling five-set battle to overcome Miomir Kecmanovic.
Women’s Highlights
Defending champion Coco Gauff overcame a shaky start to comfortably dispatch Tatjana Maria in straight sets. Emma Navarro, Donna Vekic, and Elina Svitolina also advanced to the third round with impressive performances.
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Andrey Rublev staged a remarkable comeback, overcoming a two-set deficit to defeat Arthur Rinderknech in a thrilling five-set encounter. Ugo Humbert, however, was unable to maintain his momentum, falling to Francisco Comesana in four sets.
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Other Notable Matches
Alexei Popyrin, Aryna Sabalenka, Marta Kostyuk, Yafan Wang, Alex Zverev, Qinwen Zheng, Tomas Martin Etcheverry, Jiri Lehecka, Frances Tiafoe, Madison Keys, Grigor Dimitrov, Barbora Krejcikova, Elise Mertens, Paula Badosa, Jule Niemeier, and Elena Gabriela Ruse also secured victories on Day Three.
As the US Open progresses, the competition intensifies, with several high-profile matches scheduled for the coming days. Tennis fans can expect more exciting clashes and thrilling moments as players strive to reach the latter stages of the tournament.
