The U.S. Open saw significant upsets as Carlos Alcaraz and Naomi Osaka were eliminated in the second round, with Alcaraz's defeat to No. 74-seeded Botic van de Zandschulp being particularly shocking. Van de Zandschulp's victory opens up opportunities for other players, including Britain's Jack Draper, who now faces the Dutchman in the third round. American Taylor Fritz, the highest-ranked U.S. male player, advanced to the third round after defeating Matteo Berrettini and aims to continue his strong performance. Fritz's success is part of a broader resurgence in American men's tennis, with five players currently in the ATP top 20. This marks a significant moment for American tennis, which hasn't seen a Grand Slam win since Andy Roddick's 2003 U.S. Open victory.