The US Open day four saw surprising results, with young prodigy Mirra Andreeva losing the first set 6-1, and top seeds like Jordan Thompson and Hubert Hurkacz being upset. Jannik Sinner and Anna Kalinskaya both advanced comfortably to the next round.
Sinner spoke about his love for New York and the special atmosphere of the tournament. He faced a tough opponent in Alex Michelsen but came through in straight sets. Thompson claimed the biggest win of his career, defeating Hurkacz in straight sets as well.
On the women’s side, Karolina Pliskova retired from her match, giving Jasmine Paolini the win. Katie Boulter faced a tough battle against Jessica Bouzas Maneiro and ultimately lost the first set after a strong start.
Other notable results included Tomas Machac defeating Sebastian Korda in three sets and Yulia Putintseva advancing in straight sets. Caroline Garcia’s comments on social media abuse and unhealthy betting also garnered attention during the tournament.
Overall, it was an exciting day of tennis at the US Open, with unexpected outcomes and standout performances from both established stars and up-and-coming players. Fans can look forward to more thrilling matches as the tournament progresses.
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