Daniil Medvedev, the fifth seed, advanced to the fourth round of the 2024 US Open after defeating Italy's Flavio Cobolli in straight sets, 6-3, 6-4, 6-3, making him the only former champion left in the men's singles draw. His victory comes in the wake of significant upsets in the tournament, including the early exits of Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz. Medvedev showcased a dominant performance, serving nine aces and winning 81% of his first serves, while converting seven of his 20 break points. He will next face Portugal's Nuno Borges, against whom he holds a 2-0 head-to-head record this year. Additionally, top-seed Jannik Sinner and Alex de Minaur also progressed to the fourth round, with Sinner securing a convincing win over Chris O'Connell, and de Minaur defeating Daniel Evans. Medvedev expressed confidence in his ability to perform well, emphasizing the importance of consistency amidst the tournament's unpredictable outcomes.