Casper Ruud (NOR-5) says goodbye to the US Open singles competition.
Last year’s Norwegian finalist is already defeated by the Chinese Zhizhen Zhang in round two after a thriller over five sets and 3:21 hours of play 4:6, 7:5, 2:6, 6:0, 2:6.
Ruud loses 1,155 world ranking points and slips to at least ninth position. Before the start of the tournament, the 24-year-old was fifth in the world rankings.
Djokovic continues safely, Fritz convinces
Novak Djokovic (SRB-2), on the other hand, has no problems.
The Serb, who is certainly number one in the world again after the US Open, defeated the Spaniard Bernabe Zapata Miralles with ease 6: 4, 6: 1, 6: 1. In the third round there is now a duel with compatriot Laslo Djere, who eliminates the Frenchman Hugo Gaston in three sets.
Taylor Fritz (USA-9) impressed with a 6-1, 6-2, 6-2 win over Peru’s Juan Pablo Varillas and then takes on 17-year-old Czech Jakub Mensik in the next round. The up-and-coming youngster eliminated the Frenchman Titouan Droguet 3: 6, 6: 2, 7: 6 (1), 6: 3.
Fritz’ compatriot Tommy Paul (USA-14) struggles to win 3-6, 2-6, 6-2, 6-4, 6-3 in his second-round appearance against Russian Roman Safiullin.
Wozniacki continues winning streak
There is also a surprise in the women’s competition.
Former world number one Caroline Wozniacki (DEN) continues her successful run against Czech Petra Kvitova, who is eleventh seeded, and wins 7:5, 7:6 (5). The Dane is only contesting her third tournament after her comeback, which she made after more than three years.
World number one Iga Swiatek (POL) defeated Daria Saville from Australia 6:3, 6:4, Coco Gauff (USA) won 6:3, 6:2 against 16-year-old Russian Mira Andreeva.
2023-08-31 08:19:14
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