Coco Gauff and Iga Swiatek secured spots in the second week of the US Open, while Taylor Fritz and Madison Keys were eliminated in a day of upsets.
Key facts
- •Coco Gauff defeated Cristina Bucsa 6-3, 6-3 to reach the second week for the fifth straight year.
- •Iga Swiatek beat Marie Bouzkova after winning two competitive tie-breaks.
- •Taylor Fritz, seeded ninth, was knocked out by Francisco Cerundolo 3-6, 4-6, 6-3.
- •Alexander Blockx defeated Flavio Cobolli to reach the fourth round in his first major tournament appearance.
- •Karen Khachanov advanced to the last 16 by defeating Benjamin Bonzi 6-3, 6-2, 6-4.
Coco Gauff and Iga Swiatek both advanced to the next round of the US Open on Saturday, maintaining their tournament runs. Their victories came on a day marked by significant upsets, including the elimination of American seeds Taylor Fritz and Madison Keys. Gauff defeated Cristina Bucsa in straight sets, while Swiatek overcame Marie Bouzkova to secure her place in the second week.
By the numbers
Gauff and Swiatek Secure Victories
Coco Gauff defeated Cristina Bucsa 6-3, 6-3, marking her fifth consecutive year reaching the second week of the tournament. Gauff noted that she had to adjust her defensive play to find her rhythm during the match. Meanwhile, Iga Swiatek defeated Marie Bouzkova in a high-quality match that included two tie-breaks. Swiatek, the 2022 champion, credited her progress to her work with Francisco Roig and expressed satisfaction with her performance on North American hard courts.
Upsets and Notable Departures
The tournament saw several high-profile exits, including Taylor Fritz, who was defeated by Francisco Cerundolo in four sets. Madison Keys also exited the tournament following a comeback loss to Zheng Qinwen. Additionally, Flavio Cobolli was eliminated by Belgian newcomer Alexander Blockx, who reached the last 16 of a grand slam for the first time. Karen Khachanov continued his strong form with a straight-sets victory over Benjamin Bonzi, while Luciano Darderi defeated Australian Dane Sweeny.
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by Guardian Tennis.
