U.S. Open third-round surprises
American Taylor Fritz received an early surprise at the US Open after losing to Argentine Francisco Cerúndolo in the third round, with scores of 3-6, 4-6, 6-3, 6-4, and 6-4. Despite Fritz’s strong start in the first two sets, thanks to his powerful returns and numerous break points saved, he faltered in the third set, making errors on his serve, which Cerúndolo capitalized on effectively. Cerúndolo, who recently claimed the Queen’s Club title in London, built his points confidently and read the court exceptionally well, reaching the fourth round in New York for the first time. The loss confirms that Fritz, who was one of the top contenders last year when he reached the final, is currently experiencing a dip in performance, while Cerúndolo continues to surprise after his victory over Kovalik in the same round.
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