Alcaraz, Sabalenka ease into US Open third round; American players shine
Summary
Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka both won their matches to reach the third round of the US Open tennis tournament. Several American players also advanced, while bad weather caused some delays.Key Facts
- Carlos Alcaraz overcame an injury worry by winning in four sets against Jaime Faria.
- Aryna Sabalenka defeated Polina Iatcenko with a score of 6-1, 6-1.
- Daniil Medvedev won his match despite two birds landing on the net during play.
- Americans Ben Shelton, Jessica Pegula, Emma Navarro, and Frances Tiafoe all won their second-round matches.
- Jessica Pegula beat Sofia Kenin in under an hour.
- Ben Shelton won a tough match against Hubert Hurkacz, helping hopes for a U.S. men’s major tennis title.
- Rain caused a backlog of 14 matches and interrupted play at Flushing Meadows.
- Some notable players, like 2017 champion Sloane Stephens, lost early in the tournament.
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