Upsets Galore: Thrilling Day of Tennis at U.S. Open

The fifth day of the U.S. Open at Flushing Meadows saw a series of thrilling matches and surprising upsets. Key highlights include Novak Djokovic being knocked out by Alexei Popyrin and Frances Tiafoe winning an all-American battle. Other notable wins include Elise Mertens, Casper Ruud, and Coco Gauff advancing to the fourth round.

The fifth day at the U.S. Open at Flushing Meadows was marked by high drama and unexpected twists. Australian 28th seed Alexei Popyrin delivered a major shock by defeating defending champion Novak Djokovic 6-4 6-4 2-6 6-4, advancing to the fourth round.

In another highlight, Elise Mertens staged an impressive comeback to overcome American 14th seed Madison Keys in a three-set thriller, securing her spot in the next round with a 6-7(5) 7-5 6-4 victory.

Meanwhile, former finalist and eighth seed Casper Ruud fought back from a two-set deficit to defeat Shang Juncheng. American stars Frances Tiafoe and Coco Gauff also made headlines with their victories, setting the stage for an exciting continuation of the tournament.

(With inputs from agencies.)