In a five-set cinematic thriller on Grandstand court, 21-year-old Coleman Wong of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region pushed Russia's 15th seed Andrey Rublev all the way before falling 2-6, 6-4, 6-3, 4-6, 6-3. 🎾
The world No. 173 lit up the stadium with his trademark disguised drop shots and relentless athleticism, having battled through three qualifiers after honing his game at Rafael Nadal's academy in Spain.
Despite the narrow defeat, Wong insisted the run has shown he can challenge tennis' elite and vowed to keep believing in his dream of a top-100 debut.
Meanwhile, reigning champion Jannik Sinner kept his quest for back-to-back titles alive, recovering from a set down to beat Canadian 27th seed Denis Shapovalov 5-7, 6-4, 6-3, 6-3. The world No. 1 is now on course to become the first man to successfully defend the US Open crown since Roger Federer did so in 2008.
With the last 16 looming, fans can expect more jaw-dropping rallies, intense matchups and underdog stories at Flushing Meadows. Stay locked in for more smash hits! 🌟
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US Open roundup: Wong's fairytale run ends after Rublev thriller
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