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Cerundolo tops Fritz in five-set US Open comeback

2 sourcesUpdated 5 Sept 2026, 8:38 pm Coverage regionsInternational
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Cerundolo came back from two sets down to beat ninth seed Taylor Fritz.

The win sent Cerundolo to the fourth round at Flushing Meadows for the first time.

Fritz recorded his earliest exit in four years at the tournament.

The report also says Iga Swiatek beat Marie Bouzkova in straight sets through two tiebreaks.

Why it mattersThe upset changes the US Open draw and ends Fritz’s run early.
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Alexander Blockx also advanced after defeating fifth seed Flavio Cobolli.

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What coverage agrees on

The reporting agrees that Cerundolo’s win over Fritz was a major five-set comeback and that it moved him into the fourth round for the first time. It also agrees that Fritz’s result marked his earliest US Open exit in four years.

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What stands out now is the turning-point comeback, but the broader tournament picture could change as later rounds unfold. The report also notes other results, including Swiatek and Blockx, which may be updated by future matches.

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Francisco Cerundolo achieved a major comeback at the US Open 2026 by beating ninth seed Taylor Fritz in five sets after dropping the first two sets. The result marked Cerundolo’s first run to the fourth round at Flushing Meadows. Taylor Fritz exited at his earliest stage in four years at the tournament. The same report also notes wins for Iga Swiatek and Alexander Blockx.

Distinctive emphasis — reported claim, not independently verified.Sources: indiatoday.in
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indiatoday.in Neutral framing Reported

Francisco Cerundolo eliminates Taylor Fritz in thriller, Swiatek battles past Bouzkova

Quick source take

Francisco Cerundolo achieved a major comeback at the US Open 2026 by defeating ninth seed Taylor Fritz in a five-set thriller after dropping the first two sets. The victory advanced Cerundolo to the fourth round at Flushing Meadows for the first time in his career, while Fritz suffered his earliest exit at the tournament in four years. Additionally, the report covers Iga Swiatek overcoming Marie Bouzkova in straight sets through two tiebreaks and Alexander Blockx defeating fifth seed Flavio Cobolli to reach the next round.