USOpen25 - Djokovic, Alcaraz cruise , Rybakina exits

 


Big wins for Djokovic , Alcaraz , Sabalenka & Fritz as US Open 2025 rolls into the 2nd week 

Novak Djokovic Seals Quarterfinal Spot with Straight-Sets Win

Novak Djokovic asserted his dominance once more as he dispatched qualifier Jan-Lennard Struff 6–3, 6–3, 6–2 to reach the U.S. Open quarter-finals for the 14th time . The win marked his 64th career Grand Slam quarterfinal appearance—another record-setting milestone . Displaying consistent form against the German, Djokovic now turns his focus to an all-American showdown with Taylor Fritz in the next round .

Carlos Alcaraz Embodies Ease and Flair in Progression

In the Arthur Ashe Stadium spotlight, second seed Carlos Alcaraz produced a clean straight-sets victory over Arthur Rinderknech, closing out the match 7–6 (3), 6–3, 6–4 . His inspired performance—peppered with creativity and crowd-stirring flair—kept him flawless through the early rounds. He’s now set to meet Czech twentieth seed Jiří Lehečka in the quarters .

Taylor Fritz Buoys American Hopes

American hopes rest squarely on the shoulders of fourth seed Taylor Fritz, who beat Tomas Machac emphatically 6–4, 6–3, 6–3 . Using his booming serve, Fritz recorded 14 aces and won 91% of first-serve points—demonstrating both power and efficiency . He’ll now square off with Djokovic for a place in the semi-finals.

Aryna Sabalenka Marches On

On the women’s side, defending champion and world number one Aryna Sabalenka advanced comfortably with a 6–1, 6–4 win over Cristina Bucsa . With her aggressive baseline game tuned in, Sabalenka continues to showcase her readiness to go deep in the draw—her next opponent being Markéta Vondroušová .

Jessica Pegula Cruises to Quarterfinals

Jessica Pegula once again proved she's a tough competitor at Flushing Meadows, dispatching compatriot Ann Li 6–1, 6–2 in under an hour . Maintaining a streak of not dropping a set all tournament, she now awaits Barbora Krejčíková—who delivered a dramatic comeback earlier in the day—for her quarterfinal showdown .

Vondroušová Stuns Rybakina

In one of the day’s biggest surprises, Markéta Vondroušová toppled ninth seed Elena Rybakina 6–4, 5–7, 6–2 . The Czech netting a top-10 upset headlines a breakout showing and sets up a high-stakes quarterfinal against Sabalenka—a compelling clash of styles.

Other Notable Highlights

  • Jiří Lehečka advanced to his first-ever Grand Slam quarter-final, defeating Adrian Mannarino in four sets (7–6 (4), 6–4, 2–6, 6–2) .
  • Barbora Krejčíková produced a spectacular comeback against Taylor Townsend—saving eight match points to win 1–6, 7–6 (15–13), 6–3 . She'll face Pegula next.

Quick Recap Table

Player Result Next Opponent
Novak Djokovic Def. Struff 6–3, 6–3, 6–2 Taylor Fritz
Carlos Alcaraz Def. Rinderknech 7–6, 6–3, 6–4 Jiří Lehečka
Taylor Fritz Def. Machac 6–4, 6–3, 6–3 Novak Djokovic
Aryna Sabalenka Def. Bucsa 6–1, 6–4 Markéta Vondroušová
Jessica Pegula Def. Ann Li 6–1, 6–2 Barbora Krejčíková
Markéta Vondroušová Def. Rybakina 6–4, 5–7, 6–2 Aryna Sabalenka

Summary Snapshot

With superstars Djokovic and Alcaraz cruising and Fritz steering the American flag forward, the men’s draw looks fierce. On the women’s side, Sabalenka remains a force, while Pegula’s steady streak and Vondroušová’s upset herald an exciting knock-on stage. The tournament is shaping up with quarter-finals set to deliver even more drama, momentum shifts, and high-stakes tennis.


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