The men’s draw at the US Open continued to heat up on Tuesday as defending champion Jannik Sinner and second seed Carlos Alcaraz both booked their places in the next round, while Francisco Cerúndolo pulled off one of the tournament’s grittiest comebacks so far.
World No. 3 and reigning champion Sinner showed no signs of pressure as he delivered a near-flawless performance to dispatch Czech qualifier Vit Kopriva 6-1, 6-1, 6-2. The Italian dominated from start to finish, striking 35 winners and breaking Kopriva’s serve seven times. With the win, Sinner extended his unbeaten streak at Flushing Meadows to ten matches, signaling his intent to defend his crown.
Meanwhile, Alcaraz, the 2022 US Open champion and current World No. 2, was tested but never truly threatened in his straight-sets victory over American big-server Reilly Opelka, winning 6-4, 7-5, 6-4. The Spaniard handled Opelka’s booming serve with poise, converting crucial break points in each set. Alcaraz’s all-court athleticism and ability to absorb power proved decisive as he continued his quest for a third Grand Slam title.
The day’s drama came from Argentine Francisco Cerúndolo, who battled back from two sets down to defeat Italy’s Matteo Arnaldi in a thrilling five-set contest. Cerúndolo, known for his clay-court prowess, showed remarkable resilience on the hard courts of New York, using his heavy groundstrokes and tactical variety to claw his way back into the match. His victory underlined the depth of the men’s field and set the stage for an intriguing next round.
With Sinner and Alcaraz in top form and Cerúndolo producing a stirring comeback, Day 3 of the US Open men’s draw had a perfect mix of dominance and drama.
