Lammons, Withrow End Salisbury, Ram's Streak

Joe Salisbury and his American partner Rajeev Ram, the three-time defending champions in men's doubles at the US Open, faced a surprising defeat against American 13th seeds Nathaniel Lammons and Jackson Withrow in the third round, ending their remarkable 20-match winning streak at Flushing Meadows. The match concluded with a score of 7-6 (7-3), 6-3, marking their first loss at the tournament since 2020. Despite having previously won four Grand Slam titles together, Salisbury and Ram have struggled in major events this year, exiting early in multiple tournaments. Additionally, Wimbledon champion Henry Patten and partner Harri Heliovaara were also eliminated in the third round, as was Britain's Harriet Dart and her French partner Diane Parry. Lammons and Withrow's victory not only advances them to the quarter-finals but also enhances their chances for qualifying for the Nitto ATP Finals. The American duo is set to face the 11th seeds Wesley Koolhof and Nikola Mektic in their next match.