US Open 2023: Jannik Sinner and Andrey Rublev secure spots in the fourth round
Italian Rising Star Sinner Shocks Swiss Veteran Wawrinka at US Open
In a stunning upset, Italian sixth seed Jannik Sinner sent former champion Stan Wawrinka packing to secure his spot in the fourth round of the US Open. The 22-year-old displayed remarkable skill and determination as he defeated the experienced Swiss player with a scoreline of 6-3, 2-6, 6-4, 6-2.
Sinner’s victory sets up an exciting clash in the next round against either Germany’s Alexander Zverev or Bulgaria’s Grigor Dimitrov. These two formidable opponents will undoubtedly provide a tough challenge for Sinner as he aims to continue his impressive run at this year’s tournament.
Meanwhile, Andrey Rublev also booked his place in the last sixteen with an impressive comeback win over France’s Arthur Rinderknech. After dropping the first set, Rublev showcased his resilience and talent by claiming victory with a final score of 3-6, 6-3, 6-1, 7-5.
Rublev now faces Britain’s Jack Draper in what promises to be an exhilarating match. Draper recently achieved a Grand Slam milestone by reaching the fourth round for the first time after defeating Michael Mmoh earlier on Saturday. As the sole remaining Briton in the men’s singles draw following defeats for Cameron Norrie and Dan Evans against Matteo Arnaldi and Carlos Alcaraz respectively.
If both Sinner and top seed Alcaraz manage to progress further into the competition, they could potentially face each other once again in a highly anticipated quarter-final matchup. Last year’s encounter between these two players ended with Alcaraz prevailing after an intense five-set thriller that concluded at a record-breaking 02:50 local time.
Meanwhile, Australian 13th seed Alex de Minaur displayed his dominance on the court with a commanding win over Chile’s Nicolas Jarry. The match lasted just one hour and forty-four minutes, as de Minaur claimed victory with an emphatic scoreline of 6-1, 6-3, 6-2.
In the upcoming night session on Arthur Ashe Stadium, all eyes will be on Russian third seed and reigning champion Daniil Medvedev as he takes on Argentina’s Sebastian Baez. This highly anticipated matchup is sure to provide fans with thrilling moments and intense action.