The storm invaded New York and disrupted the nightly programming of the US Open. In spite of the roof, the rain can, driven by the wind, invite itself on the court Louis Armstrong while passing by the side openings. The organizers were forced to interrupt the match between Diego Schwartzman (No.11) and Kevin Anderson and move him to the Arthur Ashe court after the meeting between Tsitsipas and Mannarino. A little before midnight in New York (before 6 a.m. in Paris). The Argentine was leading 7-6 (7/4). The 2e set had just started, Anderson was leading 30-15. The images showed waves of rain outside the stadium, originating from a tornado less than 20 km from the site, a remnant of the deadly hurricane Ida. Far from the stadium, the city was hit by the storm. The governor of New York State has declared a state of emergency. The Argentinian finally resisted 7-6, 6-3, 6-4 to the services (24 aces) of the South African to finish this match victoriously in several stages. At 3e round, he will be opposed to Slovak Alex Molcan (138e worldwide).
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