Day 3 of the 2024 US Open saw the commencement of the second-round matches with big names like Coco Gauff and Novak Djokovic advancing to the third round while reigning Wimbledon champion Barbora Krejcikova was the shock name to exit on Day 3. Let us take a look at the day 3 results in detail.
Men’s Results
World No. 2, Novak Djokovic, had a straightforward victory over his fellow countryman Laslo Djere by 6-4, 6-4, 2-0 after the latter retired in the third set due to an ankle issue. Bulgarian ace, Grigor Dimitrov made light work of Rinky Hijikata beating the Australian in straight sets by 6-1, 6-1, 7-6.
Andrey Rublev and Arthur Rinderknech were involved in the match of the day after an epic 5 round battle. After losing the first two sets, Rublev fought back in some style to beat his opponent 4-6, 5-7, 6-1, 6-2, 6-2. Sixth seed Rublev seized the opportunity and drew on his experience to clinch the win after four hours and six minutes of intense play.
In the other matches, Alexander Zverev beat Alexandre Muller 6-4, 7-6, 6-1 and Casper Ruud defeated fan-favorite 6-4, 6-2, 2-6, 7-6. 12th seed Taylor Fritz overcame Matteo Berrettini 6-3, 7-6, 6-1.
Women’s Results
In the shock exit of the day, Wimbledon champion Barbora Krejcikova was defeated by Elena-Gabriela Ruse by 6-4, 7-5. The No. 8-seeded Krejcikova won her second Grand Slam singles title this summer and was understandably disappointed with her performance against Gabriela.
“I mean, winning Wimbledon is amazing. It’s a great, great, great result, I’m very proud about it and how I was able to handle everything there,” said Krejcikova. “I think I was playing quite well, definitely better than in the first match. I think my game was improving, but it just wasn’t enough,” she added.
In the other matches, Aryna Sabalenka defeated Lucia Bronzetti 6-3, 6-1 and Elina Svitolina beat Anhelina Kalinina 6-1, 6-2. Chinese 7th seed Zheng Qinwen came from a set down to beat Erika Andreeva of Russia by 6-7 (3), 6-1, 6-2.
American Coco Gauff also booked her place in the 3rd round with a comfortable 6-4, 6-0 win over Germany’s Tatjana Maria.
“The last couple of weeks were tough and I was like, ‘I have to do this and do that’ but I don’t have to prove anything to anyone except myself,” Gauff said. “This whole week or two weeks are just about proving all the expectations that I have on myself,” she added.
US Open 2024: Day 4 Preview
On Day 4 of the US Open 2024, Jannick Sinner will play America’s Alex Michelsen, and Iga Swiatek will face Ena Shibahara of Japan at the Arthur Ashe Stadium. Carlos Alcaraz will lock horns with Botic van De Zandschulp at the same venue.
Jasmine Paolini will face Karolina Pliskova at Louis Armstrong Stadium, with Daniil Medvedev taking on Fabian Marozsan and Naomi Osaka meeting Karolina Muchova
Australia’s Alex De Minaur will face Otto Virtanen and America’s Tommy Paul will play Max Purcell at the Grandstand.
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Mohd Faisal Hakak is a sports author from Kashmir. He likes to keep tabs on the sporting world with a keen interest in football, motorsports, NBA, and other marquee sports. He is a science graduate from Islamia College Srinagar.
