US Open 2024 – D3: heat heat in New York – Roland-Garros

Another seed qualified without incident despite a third set that was more competitive than the previous two, Grigor Dimitrov (n ° 9) did not give any gifts to Rinky Hijikata, except for a few towels collected by the Bulgarian at the end of the first game Winner 6/1, 6/1, 7/6(4) in 2h10, he will face it Tallon’s Greek Song for a place in the round of 16. The Dutch benefited from the abandonment of Sebastian Baez at the beginning of the second set (6/1, 2-0, ab).

Frances Tiafoe (n ° 20) saw his opponent Alexander Shevchenko over at the beginning of the third round (6/4, 6/1, 1-0, ab). Success that opens the doors to a remake of his 2023 quarterfinal loss to Ben Shelton (Number 14). The young showman only needed 2h10 to get rid of veteran Roberto Bautista Agut (6/3, 6/4, 6/4), well helped by his serve and firepower ​​(59 winning shots including 17 aces). “I’m really looking forward to ithe confirmed about his future duel against his partner. We had a great battle in the quarters last year and I’m sure it will be another popcorn game.“Later in the evening, yes Taylor Fritz (n ° 12) which forced him to throw in to speak to keep Matteo Berrettini out of his way (6/3, 7/6(1), 6/1 in 2h09). The San Diego native surrendered just eight points and no break points during the entire game.