Thrilling Upsets and Dominant Performances on Day 3 of U.S. Open

Day 3 of the U.S. Open saw dramatic comebacks and dominant performances. Andrey Rublev and Francisco Comesana both staged impressive rallies to advance, while Aryna Sabalenka, Alexander Zverev, and Frances Tiafoe cruised into the third round. High temperatures impacted the players, with several matches halted due to the Heat Rule.

The third day of the U.S. Open at Flushing Meadows was packed with action and surprises. Russian sixth seed Andrey Rublev produced a superb comeback, defeating Frenchman Arthur Rinderknech after being two sets down, thrilling the crowd.

Meanwhile, unseeded Argentinian Francisco Comesana upset 17th-seeded Frenchman Ugo Humbert, also coming from a set down to claim victory. In another standout match, former finalist Aryna Sabalenka easily defeated Italian Lucia Bronzetti, later sharing a heartwarming moment with a young fan in the stands.

The scorching heat added an extra layer of challenge for the players, with some matches halted due to the Heat Rule. Despite this, Alexander Zverev and Frances Tiafoe managed to secure their places in the third round, alongside a roster of other tennis stars.

(With inputs from agencies.)