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American star Ben Shelton was forced to withdraw against Adrian Mannarino in his third-round match at the 2025 U.S. Open.
The sixth seed pulled out due to a left shoulder injury, with compatriot Frances Tiafoe (17) also out in New York.
Novak Djokovic (7), Aryna Sabalenka (1) and Taylor Fritz (4) headline a star-studded evening session, after wins for Carlos Alcaraz (2) and Jessica Pegula (4).
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Ben Shelton retires from U.S. Open with left shoulder injury against Adrian Mannarino
Djokovic 3-3* Norrie
Djokovic convincingly holds serve scoring four quick points, capped off with a fiery ace.
Through six games, no breaks on Arthur Ashe.
It's Norrie's turn to serve again.
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Sabalenka *3-1 Fernandez
A shaky service game from Leylah Fernandez. Aryna Sabalenka definitely is more aggressive off the return, showcasing her relentless power.
On break point, the Canadian records a double fault, giving the world No. 1 the first break of the match.
There's definitely a raucous contingent of Canadian fans at Louis Armstrong. None louder than these four men sitting in the upper bowl.
They've already been shown on the screen. And between every point, they are leading the “Let’s go Leylah” chants.
Sabalenka *1-1 Fernandez
It looked like Aryna Sabalenka was going to go up a break. But Leylah Fernandez had other ideas.
The world No. 1 dumps a backhand error. Then, the Canadian blasts a backhand winner to force deuce. On game point Fernandez, she tosses an 83 mph body second serve, before Sabalenka hits a forehand in the net on the fifth shot.
After 17 minutes, the set is tied at one apiece. A compelling start to this third round match.
Djokovic *1-2 Norrie
Novak Djokovic threatens to break Cameron Norrie early in the first set, jumping out to 30-0 advantage before reaching deuce a few points later.
Djokovic's backhand hits nylon, giving Norrie the advantage.
He converts the hold as Djokovic sends a forehand long.
Sabalenka 1-0* Fernandez
Wow what a WILD opening service game to this match. Finally, Aryna Sabalenka delivers a body serve on game point that Leylah Fernandez sends long.
One thing is for sure, the Canadian is going to fight. And the crowd at Armstrong is definitely pro Fernandez. “Let’s go Leylah” chants can be heard throughout the stadium.
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It wouldn't be the first Aryna Sabalenka service game of a match in 2025 without several break points, a double fault and some scorching winners.
Djokovic 0-0* Norrie
The stars are out and the crowd is amped. It's time for tonight's slate of tennis on Arthur Ashe!
Cameron Norrie will serve first.
Sabalenka *0-0 Fernandez
Aryna Sabalenka serves to open the match on Louis Armstrong Stadium. The roof is open but there are clouds above.
Fans are slowly filing in. Here we go!
Aryna Sabalenka and Leylah Fernandez are warming up on Louis Armstrong Stadium.
Moments away until first ball between the world No. 1 and the young Canadian.
Below is tonight's schedule on Louis Armstrong Stadium:
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Below is tonight's schedule on Arthur Ashe Stadium:
Ben Shelton said he couldn't pinpoint when his left shoulder was injured. He stated he felt pain at the start of the fourth set. For someone who came into this tournament on a high after winning his first ATP Masters 1000 title, it's a tough result to swallow having to retire. But the American remains optimistic and grateful for the summer he had.
💭 “I was just trying to adjust and figure out whatever I can to keep competing. Even though I was in pain, I was just kind of in that competitive mindset of trying to find a way and push through it.
“A small setback like this, yeah, it hurts. I was playing really well, I was in form, a lot of confidence. Just so many things to be happy with the way that I was playing, moving on the court, competing.
“You won't hear me over here pouting about how bad things are with the summer that I've had, the things that I've been able to do in this sport in a short amount of time and the people I got around me.”
Frances Tiafoe said after his match that he hasn't been this low after a match in quite some time. He lost in straight sets to qualifier Jan-Lennard Struff.
💭: ”I just think it was a court thing. I think actually Louis played much better for me. It was very, very fast today. Last time I played, I didn't have many rallies. So it was kind of hard to kind of see how fast the court was moving.
“But today he was returning so big into me first couple of shots. It was very, very tough. I was late on everything. I thought I still had some looks to be aggressive and take charge a little bit, and I just didn't.
“It's going to be hard to swallow how I played today and being out of the US Open, for sure, this early.”
Novak Djokovic entered this year’s U.S. Open at a fascinating crossroads. At 38, he hadn't played since Wimbledon, a tournament where he reached the semifinal, before losing against Jannik Sinner.
But the 24-time slam champion still isn’t the dominant force in men’s tennis he once was. Djokovic hasn’t physically proven this year that he can last a full fortnight against younger competition.
Give Djokovic a hard court, best-of-five set format with a slam on the line and he’s still a threat in the main draw. The Serbian is a four-time U.S. Open champion, last winning in Flushing Meadows in 2023. He has a career 90-14 record at the U.S. Open.
Does Djokovic have one last magical run left in him? His run at the title continues today…
Navarro *3-1 Krejčíková
The break barrage continues in this opening set. Emma Navarro breaks Barbora Krejčíková's serve for the second time in this set.
Two straight forehand errors from the two-time slam champion give the American the game. She is three games away from taking the opening set.
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Navarro 2-1* Krejčíková
After a shaky start, Barbora Krejčíková gets the break back against Emma Navarro. A forehand passing shot attempt from Navarro leads to an unforced error, getting Krejčíková on the board.
It's on serve at Grandstand.
Navarro *2-0 Krejčíková
Emma Navarro continues her strong start, going up a break on Barbora Krejčíková. On her third break point chance, the Czech player double faults, giving the American the break.
Shaky service game for Krejčíková, who only hit two first serves.
Navarro 1-0* Krejčíková
Nice start for Emma Navarro, who opens with a hold. She wins all of her first serve points.
A nice crowd on Grandstand in support for the American.
