US Open Delayed by Fire Alarm Incident

In a historic matchup at the US Open, Australian players Alex de Minaur and Jordan Thompson are set to face each other in the fourth round, marking the first time in 31 years that two Australians meet in this stage of the tournament. De Minaur, ranked 10th, comes into the match with momentum from a commanding victory over Dan Evans, despite previously struggling with a hip injury. Meanwhile, Thompson, ranked 32nd, has yet to drop a set in the tournament and is playing with newfound confidence after impressive wins, including a straight-set victory against Matteo Arnaldi. Both players have faced each other five times before, with De Minaur leading the head-to-head record 4-1, but Thompson's current form cannot be underestimated. The match follows a brief delay due to a fire alarm at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, which halted play for six minutes. This all-Australian clash symbolizes a significant moment for Australian tennis, with three players reaching the men's last 16 for the first time since 1988.