Taylor Fritz and Flavio Cobolli both lost in the third round of the US Open, part of a striking run that saw six top-10 seeds eliminated from the men's singles in the tournament's opening week.
Key facts
- Taylor Fritz and Flavio Cobolli lost in the third round of the men's singles.
- Six top-10 seeds were knocked out during the first week at the US Open.
- The exits came in the men's singles draw.
- The upsets were reported by the BBC.
Taylor Fritz and Flavio Cobolli have been knocked out of the US Open men’s singles, losing in the third round as a wave of upsets rocked the tournament’s opening week, according to the BBC.
The two players were part of a remarkable run of results that saw six of the top-10 seeds eliminated from the men’s singles draw during the first week of play at the year’s final Grand Slam.
The scale of the seed casualties has left the men’s draw dramatically reshaped, with several of the field’s highest-ranked contenders departing earlier than expected.
The mood among the fallen players appeared subdued, with the BBC’s coverage headlined by the remark ‘I don’t really want to talk’, reflecting the frustration surrounding the shock exits.
The clustering of high-profile defeats in a single week is unusual at a Grand Slam, where seedings are designed to keep the strongest players apart until the later rounds.
The BBC reported the developments across its tennis coverage as the first week of the US Open drew to a close.
Why it matters
Grand Slam tournaments are the pinnacle of professional tennis, and early exits by top seeds can reshape the draw and open the door for unexpected contenders. When six of the top 10 men fall in the first week, it signals an unusually unpredictable event that reshuffles title expectations.
Frequently asked questions
Who lost in the third round at the US Open?
According to the BBC, Taylor Fritz and Flavio Cobolli both lost in the third round of the men's singles.
How many top seeds were knocked out?
The BBC reported that six top-10 seeds were eliminated from the men's singles during the first week of the US Open.
Which round of the tournament were these upsets in?
The reported exits of Fritz and Cobolli came in the third round, during the first week of the US Open.