At the 2025 U.S. Open, both Jannik Sinner and Iga Swiatek had to dig deeper than usual to keep their campaigns alive. Swiatek staged a captivating comeback from 5–1 down in the opening set against Anna Kalinskaya, ultimately winning 7–6(2), 6–4 by fighting through a match filled with scrappy errors and emotional swings. Meanwhile, Sinner overcame a sluggish start to defeat Denis Shapovalov 5–7, 6–4, 6–3, 6–3 — extending his unbeaten run at hard-court Grand Slams to 24 matches.
Elsewhere in the draw, Naomi Osaka and Coco Gauff both advanced in style. Osaka emerged victorious over Daria Kasatkina in a tough three-set match (6–0, 4–6, 6–3), and Gauff overpowered Magdalena Frech 6–3, 6–1. This sets the stage for a highly anticipated fourth-round clash between two former champions whose last encounter at the U.S. Open in 2019 created a memorable flashpoint in tennis history.
Other notable drama unfolded as Felix Auger-Aliassime stunned Alexander Zverev, while Andrey Bublik outlasted Tommy Paul to book a match with Jannik.
What to Watch Next
- Mental strength on display: Swiatek’s comeback and Sinner’s steadying after a rough start highlight their resilience—even the top seeds aren’t immune to testing moments.
- Osaka-Gauff rekindles history: Their upcoming match echoes their 2019 encounter, adding emotional depth and star power to this year’s draw.
- Quarterfinal pathways emerge: Sinner’s form and the shake-up from upsets like Zverev’s exit open the draw in intriguing ways.
