Dramatic Upsets and Victories Light Up Day 6 at U.S. Open

Day six of the U.S. Open featured thrilling matches with Alex de Minaur, Iga Swiatek, Tommy Paul, Caroline Wozniacki, and Jannik Sinner advancing to the next rounds. Novak Djokovic faced a shocking defeat, while Coco Gauff and Jessica Pegula also moved forward. The day was filled with both expected and surprising outcomes.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 01-09-2024 07:50 IST | Created: 01-09-2024 07:50 IST
Dramatic Upsets and Victories Light Up Day 6 at U.S. Open
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The sixth day of the U.S. Open at Flushing Meadows was a rollercoaster of emotions, highlighted by major wins and surprising upsets. Former quarter-finalist and 10th seed Alex de Minaur overcame Britain's Dan Evans in a gripping four-set match, securing a spot in the fourth round against fellow Australian Jordan Thompson.

Top-seeded Iga Swiatek advanced with ease, defeating Russian Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova 6-4, 6-2. Swiatek will now face Liudmila Samsonova in the last 16. American Tommy Paul, seeded 14th, weathered an initial setback to triumph over Canadian Gabriel Diallo and will next square off against top seed Jannik Sinner.

In other significant matches, Caroline Wozniacki and Liudmila Samsonova both moved on, while world number one Jannik Sinner continued his dominant run by defeating Australian Christopher O'Connell. Meanwhile, Novak Djokovic's unexpected loss to Alexei Popyrin sent shockwaves through the tournament.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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