In a thrilling match at the US Open, Dan Evans staged an impressive comeback from 3-0 down to level the score at 4-4 against Mariano Navone. Evans eventually broke Navone and went on to serve for the first set at 5-4. The match saw multiple breaks and tight moments, with Evans showcasing his determination and resilience on court.
Meanwhile, rising star Arthur Fils, seeded 24th, impressed the New York fans with his performance. Jack Draper also secured a solid win, defeating Diaz Acosta in straight sets. However, there were some upsets as Elena Rybakina withdrew from the tournament, and the former world No. 1 Karolina Pliskova retired in the first game of her match against Jasmine Paolini.
In other matches, Iga Swiatek showed her dominance with a 6-0 set against Ena Shibahara, while Jannik Sinner comfortably defeated Alex Michelsen to advance to the next round. Jordan Thompson pulled off a significant upset by beating seventh seed Hubert Hurkacz, and Matteo Arnaldi also secured a win.
The day’s play also saw disappointments for players like Sebastian Korda, who fell to Tomas Machac. The tournament continues with more thrilling matches and surprises as players battle for a spot in the next rounds at the US Open.
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