US Open: Jokovic Advances, Alcalas & Fritz Secure Quarterfinal Spots
Jokovic OutlastsNorri, Reaches Quarterfinals
The seventh-seeded Serbian, Novak Jokovic, battled through a back injury to defeat British No. 1 Cameron Norri in four grueling sets (6-4, 6-7, 6-2, 6-3) during the men’s singles third round at the US Open.
I’m fine, I’m still young and strong.”– Novak Jokovic
Jokovic, 38, becomes the oldest player to reach the US Open men’s singles quarterfinals since 1991. He will next face Peter Gojowczyk, the “dark horse” German qualifier.
Two Top Seeds Eliminated
- Spain’s second seed, Carlos Alcaraz, cruised past Italian player Lorenzo Daldiri 6-2, 6-4, 6-0 and will next face Frenchman Adrian Mannarino in the quarterfinals.
- Fourth seed Taylor Fritz outlasted Swiss qualifier Alexandre Müller (7-6, 6-7, 6-4, 6-4), but No. 17 seed Frances Tiafoe fell to Gojowczyk in straight sets (6-3, 6-4, 6-3).
- No. 6 seed Andrey Rublev retired due to a shoulder injury against Italian veteran Fabio Fognini after the fourth set (6-4, 6-4, 4-6, 2-6, ret.).
Sabalenka Avenges Loss, Advances to Quarterfinals
World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus defeated 2021 US Open runner-up Leylah Fernandez 6-3, 7-6 (7-2) to advance to the women’s singles quarterfinals.
I really want to take revenge. I just want to prove to myself that I have learned my lesson and have made progress as a player. I can win this battle.”– Aryna Sabalenka
More Women’s Singles Third-Round Results
- No. 12 seed Veronika Kudermetova defeated No. 21 seed Magda Linette 6-4, 6-2.
- No. 15 seed Becic upset No. 18 seed Tatjana Maria 6-3, 6-4.
- No. 24 seed Daria Saville defeated No. 28 seed Anna Bondár 6-4, 6-4.
- Qualifier Elisabetta Cocciaretto upset No. 30 seed Petra Martić 6-2, 6-2.
Did you know?
The US Open is the fourth and final Grand Slam tournament of the year, taking place in New York City at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center.
Stay tuned for more updates on the 2025 US Open!