Day 5 on the US Open noticed Jannik Sinner ease by way of in straight units once more, whereas Tommy Paul was pushed to the restrict earlier than outlasting Nuno Borges in 5.
The day’s largest shock got here from qualifier Kamil Majchrzak, who surprised ninth seed Karen Khachanov in a deciding tiebreak, and Daniel Altmaier added to the seeded exits by knocking out Stefanos Tsitsipas.
Alexander Zverev, Lorenzo Musetti, and Felix Auger-Aliassime all superior in straights, whereas Andrey Rublev and Flavio Cobolli had been examined however survived in 4 and 5 units, respectively.
Rising star Coleman Wong additionally continued his run, dismissing Adam Walton to maneuver into spherical three.
Day 5 at a Look
- Quickest Win: Lorenzo Musetti d. David Goffin – 1h 39m, dropped simply 6 video games
- Longest Match: Tommy Paul d. Nuno Borges – 5 units, almost 4 hours
- Greatest Upset: Kamil Majchrzak d. Karen Khachanov (9) – qualifier saves match factors to win in 5
- Flawless: Jannik Sinner (1) rolls previous Alexei Popyrin – but to drop a set
- Survivor: Flavio Cobolli edges Jenson Brooksby in 5 for his first US Open third spherical
- Seeds Out: Khachanov (9), Tsitsipas (26), Cerundolo (19)
Day 5 US Open 2025 Spherical of 64 Outcomes
| Winner | Loser | Scoreline |
|---|---|---|
| Jannik Sinner (1) | Alexei Popyrin | 6-3 6-2 6-2 |
| Denis Shapovalov (27) | Valentin Royer (Q) | 7-6(6) 3-6 7-6(4) 6-3 |
| Alexander Bublik (22) | Tristan Schoolkate (WC) | 6-3 6-3 6-3 |
| Tommy Paul (14) | Nuno Borges | 7-6(6) 6-3 5-7 5-7 7-5 |
| Lorenzo Musetti (10) | David Goffin | 6-4 6-0 6-2 |
| Flavio Cobolli (24) | Jenson Brooksby | 5-7 6-3 6-4 2-6 7-6(3) |
| Jaume Munar | Gabriel Diallo (31) | 7-5 6-3 7-5 |
| Alexander Zverev (3) | Jacob Fearnley | 6-4 6-4 6-4 |
| Felix Auger-Aliassime (25) | Roman Safiullin | 6-1 7-6(4) 7-6(5) |
| Coleman Wong (Q) | Adam Walton | 7-6(5) 6-2 4-6 6-4 |
| Andrey Rublev (15) | Tristan Boyer (WC) | 6-4 6-3 5-7 7-6(4) |
| Kamil Majchrzak | Karen Khachanov (9) | 2-6 6-7(4) 6-4 7-5 7-6(5) |
| Leandro Riedi (Q) | Francisco Cerundolo (19) | 3-6 4-6 6-4 6-4 6-2 |
| Daniel Altmaier | Stefanos Ttitsipas (26) | 7-6(5) 1-6 4-6 6-3 7-5 |
| Alex de Minaur (8) | Shinatro Mochizuki (Q) | 6-2 6-4 6-2 |
Recap of the Day
Jannik Sinner def. Alexei Popyrin, 6-3, 6-2, 6-2
Jannik Sinner demolished Alexei Popyrin 6-3, 6-2, 6-2 to proceed his thus far flawless run. The World No. 1 transformed 5 of 9 break factors and saved all 5 confronted, dominating baseline rallies in a two-hour, one-minute rout on Arthur Ashe Stadium.
It’s virtually pointless watching Sinner play the early rounds as no person can actually compete. He faces Denis Shapovalov subsequent, trailing 0-1 of their head-to-head, however I count on he ranges that one on Saturday.
It was a really, very strong efficiency. I felt like we each didn’t serve very effectively at the moment, so we had a variety of rallies from the again of the courtroom, the place at the moment I felt fairly snug. Clearly I’m very joyful to be within the subsequent spherical. Sinner on his win.
Andrey Rublev def. Tristan Boyer, 6-4, 6-3, 5-7, 7-6(4)
Andrey Rublev battled previous wildcard Tristan Boyer 6-4, 6-3, 5-7, 7-6(4)/ The fifteenth seed gained 78% of first-serve factors in a two-hour, 45-minute conflict.
I feel the Rublev we noticed earlier this season would have been dragged to a fifth set on this match, and even misplaced it, however he’s enjoying smarter recently.
Alexander Zverev def. Jacob Fearnley, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4
Alexander Zverev dispatched Jacob Fearnley 6-4, 6-4, 6-4, staying heading in the right direction for his maiden main title. The third seed transformed 5 of 14 break factors and clinched victory on his sixth match level in two hours and 28 minutes.
First rate stuff from the German thus far, and he wants a Slam the place his trajectory is to peak on the backend of the second week slightly than within the first.
Daniel Altmaier def. Stefanos Tsitsipas, 7-6(5), 1-6, 4-6, 6-3, 7-5
Daniel Altmaier took down twenty sixth seed Stefanos Tsitsipas 7-6(5), 1-6, 4-6, 6-3, 7-5, saving a match level at 4-5, 30/40 within the fifth.
The German served and volleyed 28 instances (14 within the fifth), breaking late and profitable 75% of first-serve factors.
Usually, you’d say it’s a foul loss for the Greek, as Altmaier is extra of a clay courter, however Stefanos is badly out of shape, so even getting previous spherical 1 is exceeding expectations.
Nonetheless, I believed he truly performed fairly effectively in comparison with earlier tournaments. He’s enjoying with a unique racket, and his backhand did look higher, however he’s low on confidence.
There was additionally a little bit of drama on this one as Altamaier chucked in an underarm serve, and Tsitsipas responded by drilling a ball straight into him on the internet later within the match.
He’s accomplished that fairly a number of instances over time, and on the internet, he advised Altmaier that if he serves underarm, he can count on to get tagged on the internet 😆. Altmaier did the correct factor by simply strolling off, Tsitsi is a salty loser.
Kamil Majchrzak def. Karen Khachanov, 2-6, 6-7(4), 6-4, 7-5, 7-6(5)
Qualifier Kamil Majchrzak surprised ninth seed Karen Khachanov 2-6, 6-7(4), 6-4, 7-5, 7-6(5) to attain a career-best main end result.
The Pole was medical in units 4 and 5, changing the only break factors he earned in every to get the job accomplished.
I had Khachanov profitable this one, however Majchrzak is underrated and has produced some very strong Challenger outcomes after his return from his doping suspension (sure, some gamers get them).
Highlights
US Open 2025 Day Six Spherical of 64 Matches
- Novak Djokovic (7) vs Cameron Norrie
- Frances Tiafoe (17) vs Jan Lennard Struff (Q)
- Ugo Blanchet (Q) vs Tomas Machac (21)
- Jerome Kym (Q) vs Taylor Fritz (4)
- Ben Shelton (6) vs Adrian Mannarino
- Jiri Lehecka vs Raphael Collignon
- Benjamin Bonzi vs Arthur Rinderknech
- Luciano Darderi (32) vs Carlos Alcaraz (2)
