Alexei Popyrin Eliminated by Frances Tiafoe at US Open

Alexei Popyrin expressed disappointment after his exit from the U.S. Open, where he lost to Frances Tiafoe in the fourth round, ending a promising tournament for him. Despite a strong performance leading up to this match, including a notable victory over Novak Djokovic, Popyrin struggled with costly double faults that marred his service game. He acknowledged the match was close, stating the outcome hinged on just a few key points. Popyrin's loss means Australia will not have two men in the quarter-finals for the first time in nearly 24 years, although his recent rise in ranking and performance has given hope for the future. Meanwhile, Aryna Sabalenka advanced to the women's quarter-finals with a win over Elise Mertens, and she awaits her next opponent.