In a stunning turn of events at Arthur Ashe Stadium, Francisco Cerundolo mounted an incredible comeback to defeat Taylor Fritz in the third round of the US Open. After taking a two sets to love lead, Fritz faltered, ultimately losing the match with a final score of 3-6, 4-6, 6-3, 6-4, 6-4. His defeat marked a disappointing end to his tournament, especially as he had the chance to serve for the match in the deciding set.

Fritz, once ranked as high as No 4, expressed his frustration post-match, stating, "I don’t even know what to say. I kind of just need to get out for a couple days and then just get back to work. I don’t know how I let that happen today."

The 2024 US Open is particularly competitive due to the absence of several top players, including Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic. This opened the door for players like Fritz, who was among seven American men still competing in singles at the start of the day.

Saturday also proved challenging for American players overall, as Madison Keys suffered a heartbreaking collapse after leading Zheng Qinwen 5-0 in the final set, eventually losing 1-6, 7-6 (3), 7-5. Keys acknowledged her struggles, saying, "I just feel like I’ve been struggling for a while now... this week is obviously one of the harder ones."

In contrast, Zheng celebrated a significant victory, reflecting on the unpredictability of tennis and the importance of maintaining focus throughout a match.

Additionally, Amanda Anisimova faced an early exit, losing 6-2, 7-5 to Anastasia Potapova, while Iga Swiatek advanced after a tough battle, saving three set points against Marie Bouzkova. Swiatek will now face Zheng in the fourth round.

The upcoming week will be pivotal for the remaining American players, as they navigate the pressure of potential grand slam glory.