Intense Battles Mark Fourth Day of U.S. Open

The fourth day of the U.S. Open saw notable victories and unexpected exits, including Jannik Sinner's commanding win over Alex Michelsen and Jordan Thomson's upset of Hubert Hurkacz. Matches were marked by retirements due to injuries, intense gameplay, and a supportive crowd at the Arthur Ashe Stadium.

On the fourth day of the U.S. Open at Flushing Meadows, top-ranked Jannik Sinner advanced to the third round by defeating American Alex Michelsen 6-4, 6-0, 6-2. The Italian player received immense support from the Arthur Ashe Stadium crowd, expressing his love for New York after the match.

In other matches, Italian fifth seed Jasmine Paolini reached the third round after Czech Karolina Pliskova, the 2016 finalist, retired hurt. Australian Jordan Thomson stunned the audience by upsetting Polish seventh seed Hubert Hurkacz, marking Hurkacz's sixth consecutive exit in the second round.

Additionally, notable victories included Kazakh 30th seed Yulia Putintseva defeating Wang Xinyu of China and Russian 18th seed Diana Shnaider overcoming Clara Tauson of Denmark. The day's matches unfolded under pleasant skies, with temperatures around 24 degrees Celsius and humidity at 61%.

(With inputs from agencies.)