The US Open men’s draw turned into a graveyard for seeded players on Day 5, with three major upsets rocking Flushing Meadows as young talents and seasoned campaigners produced remarkable comebacks.
Swiss star Leandro Riedi delivered one of the day’s standout performances, recovering from two sets down to stun 19th seed Francisco Cerúndolo. After a shaky start where Cerúndolo dictated the rallies, Riedi found his rhythm and gradually took control. With aggressive shot-making and relentless energy, he turned the match on its head to claim a dramatic 3-6, 4-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-2 victory. The comeback marked the biggest Grand Slam win of Riedi’s young career.
Polish underdog Kamil Majchrzak produced another shocker, ousting 9th seed Karen Khachanov in a five-set classic. After dropping the first two sets 2-6, 6-7, Majchrzak refused to buckle, rallying with fearless hitting and exceptional defense. He edged the Russian in the decider to complete a stunning 2-6, 6-7, 6-4, 7-5, 7-6 triumph that left the New York crowd buzzing.
Meanwhile, German powerhouse Jan-Lennard Struff added to the day of upsets by eliminating 11th seed Holger Rune in yet another five-set battle. Using his booming serve and heavy forehand, Struff disrupted the Dane’s rhythm and held firm in the crucial moments to secure a place in the next round.
With Riedi’s youthful fire, Majchrzak’s grit, and Struff’s power-packed performance, Day 5 was a reminder of why the US Open is the most unpredictable Slam on the calendar.
