'I don't really want to talk' - Fritz and Cobolli shocked as seeds tumble
Taylor Fritz and Flavio Cobolli lose in the third round as six top-10 seeds are knocked out of the men's singles in the first week at the US Open.
The upsets at the US Open have sent shockwaves through the tennis world, with six top-10 seeds, including Taylor Fritz and Flavio Cobolli, crashing out in the first week. Fritz, an American player who has been steadily rising through the ranks, was expected to make a deep run in the tournament, but his loss to a lower-ranked opponent has raised questions about his form and mental toughness.
The tumble of top seeds has added to the growing sense of unpredictability in men's tennis, where a number of players are now capable of beating the best on their day. This trend was evident at Wimbledon earlier this year, where a number of seeded players fell in the early rounds. The US Open has now followed suit, setting up an intriguing second week where several players will have a genuine chance of progressing to the latter stages.
As the tournament heads into its second week, attention will turn to the remaining seeds and their prospects of advancing to the quarterfinals. Players like Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz, who have been in strong form, will be looking to capitalize on the upsets and make a deep run in the tournament. With the draws now open, fans can expect a thrilling second week of action at the US Open, where anything seems possible.
Originally reported by bbc.co.uk. EuroNewsletter adds analysis for general news readers.