'I don't really want to talk' - Fritz and Cobolli shocked as seeds tumble
Summary
Several top tennis players were unexpectedly defeated early in the 2026 US Open men's singles tournament. Taylor Fritz and Flavio Cobolli, both top seeds, lost their matches, while Alexander Zverev, the top seed, advanced to the last 16.Key Facts
- Taylor Fritz, the 9th seed and 2024 US Open finalist, lost after leading by two sets against Francisco Cerundolo.
- Flavio Cobolli, the 5th seed, was beaten by Alexander Blockx in four sets.
- Alexander Zverev, the number one seed and French Open champion, won his match in straight sets to reach the last 16.
- Six of the top 10 seeds in the men's draw were eliminated in the first week.
- Novak Djokovic, the 4th seed, was upset in the first round by Mariano Navone.
- Felix Auger-Aliassime, the 3rd seed, was defeated in the second round.
- With several top players out, American players Ben Shelton, Frances Tiafoe, Tommy Paul, Alex Michelsen, and Learner Tien remain.
- Zverev may reach the final without facing another top-10 player since many high seeds have lost.
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