Altmaier Ends Tsitsipas US Open Run in Five-Set Thriller

Stefanos Tsitsipas's 2025 US Open campaign ended abruptly with a five-set loss to Germany's Daniel Altmaier in a gripping match lasting over four hours. Despite Tsitsipas's powerful play, including 17 aces and 72 winners, Altmaier's resilience and aggressive serve-and-volley tactics helped him save a match point and secure the upset. The match featured tension-filled moments, including a rare coaching violation against Tsitsipas's father and crowd disruptions. Altmaier, who had endured a punishing early tournament schedule, advanced to the third round for the first time, where he is set to face Alex de Minaur. Tsitsipas has now failed to progress past the second round in his last six Grand Slam events, underscoring his ongoing struggles at majors. Earlier, Tsitsipas had defeated France’s Alexandre Miller in the first round, showing flashes of his vintage form before his tournament exit.