Jannik Sinner and Iga Swiatek both progressed to the fourth round of the US Open as top seeds like Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz suffered surprising exits. Sinner, who has dealt with scrutiny following a doping controversy, defeated Christopher O’Connell in straight sets, establishing himself as a favorite for the title. Swiatek, inspired by a pep talk from Serena Williams, breezed past Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova with a flawless performance.
In the men’s draw, Australian Open champion Sinner is set to face Tommy Paul, who aims to be the first American player to win a homegrown major in 21 years. Meanwhile, Daniil Medvedev, the sole former champion left in the draw, expressed his determination to win the title again. In the women’s draw, players like Jessica Pegula and Jasmine Paolini advanced, with the latter facing a tough challenge against Karolina Muchova.
American players like Paul and Pegula showed a strong presence in the tournament, with Jack Draper also making a name for himself among British players. Despite facing injury issues, players like Alex de Minaur and Caroline Wozniacki displayed resilience and determination on the court. As the tournament progresses, the competition intensifies, with players aiming to seize the opportunity to claim victory at the year’s final major event.
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