Drama Unfolds at U.S. Open: Susan Dethrones Defending Champion
The seventh day of the U.S. Open observed thrilling matches with key players like Alexander Bublik and Felix Auger-Aliassime upsetting higher-ranked opponents. The day concluded with Naomi Osaka setting up a highly anticipated match against Coco Gauff. Iga Swiatek and Jannik Sinner also advanced, maintaining their championship hopes.
The U.S. Open's seventh day unfolded with high-stakes drama, featuring significant upsets and thrilling five-set encounters. American Tommy Paul was edged out by Kazakhstan's Alexander Bublik in a nail-biting finale. The match lasted five sets, concluding with Bublik securing a 7-6(5) 6-7(4) 6-3 6-7(5) 6-1 victory.
Canadian Felix Auger-Aliassime delivered another shocker, taking down German third seed Alexander Zverev in a gripping contest. Auger-Aliassime's 4-6 7-6(7) 6-4 6-4 win propelled him into the next round, where he will face Andrey Rublev.
Elsewhere, Naomi Osaka broke her four-year wait to reach a Grand Slam last-16, beating Daria Kasatkina and setting up a showdown with Coco Gauff. Meanwhile, Iga Swiatek and Jannik Sinner overcame initial challenges to secure their spots in the upcoming rounds.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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