Everything that happened on Day 6 of the US Open with big wins for Sinner and Swiatek (2024)

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US Open 2024 latest – Day 6

  • Jannik Sinner (1) beat Christopher O'Connell in straight sets (6-1, 6-4, 6-2) while Tommy Paul (14) beat Gabriel Diallo in four sets 6-7 (5), 6-3, 6-1, 7-6 (3).
  • Iga Swiatek (1) cruised past Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova (25) (6-4, 6-1)
  • Jessica Pegula (6) through to last 16 after beating Jessica Bouzas Maneiro (6-3, 6-3) on Arthur Ashe
  • Daniil Medvedev (5) overcame Flavio Cobolli (30) in straight sets, while Anna Kalinskaya (15) fell to Beatriz Haddad Maia (22).
  • Jack Draper (25) beat Botic van de Zandschulp, who sensationally knocked out Carlos Alcaraz (3), in straight sets.

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August 31, 2024 at 8:25 PM EDTLukas Weese·Associate Editor, News

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Borges wins in 5 sets

Nuno Borges wins in five sets 6-7 (5), 6-1, 7-6 (6), 6-0 over Jakub Mensik to advance to the fourth round of the U.S. Open.

Borges saved three match points in the fourth set tiebreak before winning the next six games and the match.

It is Borges' first round of 16 appearance at the U.S. Open in his career.

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August 31, 2024 at 8:11 PM EDTLukas Weese·Associate Editor, News

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Iga Swiatek wins first set

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The first set belongs to world No.1 Iga Swiatek, taking it 6-4 against Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova.

Swiatek broke Pavlyuchenkova just once which was all she needed to capture the set.

Swiatek won 78 percent of her first serve points and only committed eight unforced errors.

A solid set for the 2022 U.S. Open champion.

August 31, 2024 at 7:50 PM EDTLukas Weese·Associate Editor, News

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Jordan Thompson to the round of 16

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Jordan Thompson is into the round of 16 at the U.S. Open.

The Aussie defeated 30th seed Matteo Arnaldi in straight sets 7-5, 6-2, 7-6 (5).

Looks like the decision to skip the Olympics paid off for Thompson. It is the second time in his career Thompson reached the fourth round at the U.S. Open.

August 31, 2024 at 7:46 PM EDTLukas Weese·Associate Editor, News

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Going the distance

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Jakub Mensik was up 6-3 in the fourth set tiebreak against Nuno Borges.

Three match points on his racquet to advance to the round of 16.

But Borges had other ideas.

He rattled off five points in a row to take the fourth set tiebreak and force a fifth and final set.

What a turnaround on Court 17.

August 31, 2024 at 7:36 PM EDTLukas Weese·Associate Editor, News

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Pavlyuchenkova finally wins a game

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Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova finally took a game off world No. 1 Iga Swiatek.

That's something she didn't do in their matchup at the Italian Open, where Swiatek won 6-0, 6-0.

August 31, 2024 at 7:32 PM EDTLukas Weese·Associate Editor, News

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What's happening around the grounds?

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Outside Arthur Ashe Stadium, lots is happening around the grounds.

Alex de Minaur, the 10th seed at this U.S. Open, is taking on Daniel Evans at Louis Armstrong Stadium. Evans is trying to advance to the round of 16 after winning the longest match in U.S. Open history against Karen Khachanov.

Matteo Arnaldi, the 30th seed, is currently a one set all against Jordan Thompson. Arnaldi is trying to reach his second round of 16 at a slam this year.

Jakub Menšík is up two sets to one on Nuno Borges on Court 17. Menšík is attempting to reach his first slam second week of his career.

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August 31, 2024 at 7:27 PM EDTLukas Weese·Associate Editor, News

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Swiatek breaks to open match

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First game. First break of the match for Iga Swiatek.

That's now 13 games in a row Swiatek has won against Pavlyuchenkova this year.

A strong start for the world No. 1.

August 31, 2024 at 7:21 PM EDTLukas Weese·Associate Editor, News

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Iga Swiatek underway

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It's Saturday night at the U.S. Open.

World No. 1 Iga Swiatek gets things kicked off taking on Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova.

The last time these two players squared off was the Italian Open this year, where Swiatek won 6-0, 6-0.

Will we see more bagels served tonight?

August 31, 2024 at 6:35 PM EDTLukas Weese·Associate Editor, News

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Townsend, Young take set one

Taylor Townsend and Donald Young take the first set of their second round mixed doubles match 7-5.

In 34 minutes, Townsend and Young served at 76 percent, fired five aces and won 87 percent of their first serve points. The pair was a +9 (17 winners to eight unforced errors).

A great start for the American duo on Court 5.

August 31, 2024 at 6:31 PM EDTLukas Weese·Associate Editor, News

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Townsend, Young back in action on Court 5

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Taylor Townsend and Donald Young won their first round mixed doubles match in straight sets 7-5, 6-0 over Andrés Molteni and Asia Muhammad.

The American pair are back in action on Court 5, currently leading the first set in their second round match 6-5 against Hugo Nys and Nadiia Kichenok.

Young, whose best finish in U.S. Open singles was the fourth round, is playing in his final professional event.

August 31, 2024 at 6:07 PM EDTLukas Weese·Associate Editor, News

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Tommy Paul wins in 4 sets

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Tommy Paul holds on to win in four sets 6-7 (5), 6-3, 6-1, 7-6 (3) against Gabriel Diallo.

A fantastic rally from Paul after dropping that first set that lasted an hour and 18 minutes.

Paul started to serve better and his deep groundstrokes bothered Diallo as the match went on.

Diallo started making more unforced errors, which cost him in the end. But a massive tournament for the Canadian, who leaves New York with his first two main draw slam victories.

Next up for Paul: World No. 1 Jannik Sinner in the round of 16.

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August 31, 2024 at 6:00 PM EDTLukas Weese·Associate Editor, News

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Paul-Diallo fourth set tiebreak

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Fourth set tiebreak.

Diallo vs. Paul.

Very loud "Let's go Diallo" and "Let's go Tommy" chants around Louis Armstrong Stadium.

Here we go.

August 31, 2024 at 5:55 PM EDTLukas Weese·Associate Editor, News

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Paul holds in dramatic fashion

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What a dramatic game at 5-5 in the fourth set.

Tommy Paul faced several break point opportunities.

He even had a forehand cross court winner from Gabriel Diallo that made him fall to his knees.

But Paul found a way to hold serve and go up 6-5.

Diallo must hold serve to force a tiebreak.

August 31, 2024 at 5:39 PM EDTLukas Weese·Associate Editor, News

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Paul breaks at love

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Tommy Paul has erased the double break lead Gabriel Diallo had in the fourth set.

A very loose game from Diallo, defined by unforced errors, leads to the Paul break.

Impressive bounce back from Paul who had a dip earlier in the set and seems to have turned it around.

4-4 fourth set.

August 31, 2024 at 5:34 PM EDTLukas Weese·Associate Editor, News

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Diallo saves a break point to hold serve

Everything that happened on Day 6 of the US Open with big wins for Sinner and Swiatek (79)

Gutsy hold from Gabriel Diallo.

Saves a break point to hold serve, when it looked like things were tail spinning.

The Canadian up 4-2 in the fourth.

August 31, 2024 at 5:29 PM EDTJames Hansen·Senior Editor, Tennis

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Arnaldi and Thompson on court

It's Italy vs. Australia on Grandstand, as Matteo Arnaldi (30) takes on Jordan Thompson. It's with serve early on, 2-1 Arnaldi with Thompson to serve.

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August 31, 2024 at 5:23 PM EDTLukas Weese·Associate Editor, News

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Paul gets a break back

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Gabriel Diallo could've taken a firm grasp on the fourth set by consolidating a double break.

He had game points.

But Tommy Paul came up with some big shots, including a perfectly placed lob which landed in over Diallo.

Paul gets one of the breaks back, down 3-1.

August 31, 2024 at 5:19 PM EDTLukas Weese·Associate Editor, News

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Diallo taking charge of fourth set

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A noticeable dip in Tommy Paul's game paved the way for Gabriel Diallo to get back in this match.

Paul's forehand sails wide and Diallo goes up a double break 3-0 in the fourth set.

A group of rowdy Diallo supporters behind me are standing on their feet, screaming "Diallo" and "Let's go Diallo!"

A whole new match.

August 31, 2024 at 5:09 PM EDTLukas Weese·Associate Editor, News

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Diallo opens fourth set with break

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Well well well.

Gabriel Diallo opens the fourth set with a break.

The Canadian isn’t going down without a fight.

Everything that happened on Day 6 of the US Open with big wins for Sinner and Swiatek (2024)

FAQs

Who is Iga Swiatek's mom? ›

Early life and background

Iga Świątek was born on 31 May 2001 in Warsaw to Dorota and Tomasz Świątek. Her father is a former rower who competed in the men's quadruple sculls event at the 1988 Seoul Olympics while her mother is an orthodontist. She has a sister, Agata, who is about three years older and is a dentist.

Who won the men's US Open quarter finals? ›

Jannik Sinner (1) defeated Daniil Medvedev (5) in four sets 6-2, 1-6, 6-1, 6-4 to advance to the men's semifinals.

Where is the tennis US Open 2024? ›

Americans Emma Navarro, Taylor Fritz and Frances Tiafoe all advanced to the 2024 US Open quarterfinals with Sunday wins at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center.

Are IGAS' parents divorced? ›

Dorota and Tomasz divorced when Iga was in her teens, but before that Tomasz was always keen to steer his daughters into professional sport and it is no surprise given his own career. He represented Poland in rowing at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul and finished seventh in the men's quadruple sculls.

How much money does Iga Swiatek make? ›

2024 Tennis Prize Money Rankings
RankPlayerTotal Prize Money
3Iga Swiatek$6.99M $6.99M $6.99M
4Alexander Zverev$5.76M $5.76M $5.76M
5Aryna Sabalenka$4.38M $4.38M $4.38M
6Jasmine Paolini$4.32M $4.32M $4.32M
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Who has won the most men's US Open titles? ›

MEN
PlayerNumberYears (first to last title)
1. Bill Tilden161913-29
2. Richard Sears131881-87
3. Bob Bryan92003-14
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What American men have won the US Open? ›

No American man has won a major title since Andy Roddick at the 2003 U.S. Open, and European men have won 77 of the last 78 major titles.

Who won the Tiafoe vs. Dimitrov match? ›

Frances Tiafoe has advanced to his second US Open semi-final after Grigor Dimitrov retired due to injury in their quarter-final clash. Tiafoe was winning 6-3, 6-7, 6-3 and ahead by 4-1 in the fourth set when Dimitrov withdrew, handing the American the victory.

How much money does the winner of the U.S. Open get? ›

The men's and women's singles champions will each earn $3.6 million in 2024.

Where is the U.S. Open being played in 2025? ›

2025 U.S. Open: Oakmont Country Club (P.A.), June 9-15

Experience the U.S. Open from this premium climate-controlled facility located adjacent to the iconic 3rd fairway.

How much are U.S. Open Finals tickets? ›

Tickets to the men's and women's final range from $309 to $19,000. The 2023 US Open generated a record-breaking $514 in revenue.

Does Iga Swiatek have parents? ›

Iga Swiatek's parents are Tomasz Swiatek and Dorota Swiatek.

Her father, Tomasz, was an Olympian and represented Poland in the men's quadruple sculls in the 1988 Seoul Olympics. Her mother, Dorota, is a highly educated individual and has specialized in medicine as an Orthodontist.

Does Elena Rybakina have a sister? ›

Early life and background

Elena Rybakina was born on 17 June 1999 in Moscow to Andrey and Ekaterina. She started playing sports with her older sister, Anna, from a very young age, originally focusing on gymnastics and ice skating.

How old is Osaka? ›

Naomi Osaka is 26 years old. She was born on October 16, 1997.

Who was the leader of the IGA Ninja? ›

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