Dramatic Third Day Unfolds at U.S. Open with Big Wins and Heat Challenges

The third day of the U.S. Open saw intense matches and unexpected developments. Alexander Zverev and Frances Tiafoe advanced to the third round. Heat caused interruptions and affected players' performance. Notable players like Naomi Osaka, Novak Djokovic, and Coco Gauff showcased their skills. Madison Keys and Paula Badosa also moved to the next round.

The third day of the U.S. Open at Flushing Meadows revealed a series of highly competitive matches and intense moments on the court. German fourth seed Alexander Zverev defeated Alexandre Muller to set up a third-round match against Tomas Etcheverry. In another match, Frances Tiafoe advanced after Kazakh Alexander Shevchenko retired due to injury.

American players like Madison Keys and Jule Niemeier of Germany performed exceptionally, progressing to the third round with dominant wins. However, the sweltering heat posed significant challenges, causing interruptions like the 10-minute stoppage in the match between Erika Andreeva and Qinwen Zheng, and affecting players' performances, with Tomas Etcheverry even vomiting during his match.

Despite the weather conditions, top-tier tennis continued with defending champions Novak Djokovic and Coco Gauff starting strong, while big names like Naomi Osaka and Stefanos Tsitsipas faced early exits. The action on the court promises more excitement as the tournament progresses.

(With inputs from agencies.)